Domaine Weinbach Pinot Noir Réserve 2022
Domaine Weinbach
Alsatian Pinot Noir rarely gets its due, overshadowed by the region's legendary whites. Domaine Weinbach's Réserve bottling makes a compelling case for reconsidering. It trades Burgundian weight for alpine precision, delivering a red that is at once serious and refreshing — a natural pairing for a summer holiday table.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Wild strawberry and fresh cherry lead with a delicate floral lift — rose petal and crushed violet. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle toasted spice from judicious oak use, and a faint minerality that recalls wet limestone.
Palate
Light to medium-bodied with a silky, almost ethereal texture. Bright cherry fruit dominates the entry, followed by a savory mid-palate showing hints of green herbs and a gentle marzipan nuttiness. Tannins are fine-grained and supportive.
Finish
Persistent and elegant, with cherry and violet lingering alongside a subtle mineral streak. The wine lifts rather than fades.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Noir
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards at the foot of Schlossberg Grand Cru, Kaysersberg
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Duck breast with cherry reduction and roasted root vegetables
Domaine Weinbach sits within the walls of the former Capuchin monastery at the foot of the Schlossberg Grand Cru, and has been guided by the Faller family's exacting hand since 1898.
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