Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Grand Cru Riesling 2021
Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss
Kastelberg is the only Grand Cru vineyard in Alsace planted entirely on schist, and Marc Kreydenweiss has farmed it biodynamically since 1989. The 2021 vintage shows why this site matters — the wine is all tension and mineral energy, with fruit that serves the terroir rather than the other way around. Drink it now with shellfish or forget about it for ten years; it will reward both approaches.
Nose
Intense citrus — lime and grapefruit pith — with a striking mineral quality like wet slate. White flowers and a touch of green apple add freshness.
Palate
Taut and focused, with citrus peel and green apple flavors riding a backbone of chalky minerality. A subtle honeyed richness builds in the mid-palate, balanced by zippy acidity. There is a saline quality that speaks directly to the schist soils of Kastelberg.
Finish
Long and precise, with citrus, mineral, and a faint herbal bitterness that keeps the palate engaged.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Kastelberg Grand Cru, Andlau — steep south-facing slopes on schist soils
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Choucroute garnie with smoked pork belly
Crafted by Marc Kreydenweiss from biodynamically farmed vines on the schist slopes of the Kastelberg Grand Cru in Andlau, Alsace — the only Grand Cru in the region planted entirely on this ancient stone.
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