Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer Cuvée Théo 2023
Domaine Weinbach
The Faller family's Cuvée Théo represents Gewürztraminer at its most balanced — all the varietal's signature aromatics are present but held in check by Weinbach's characteristic precision. The smoky mineral undertone from the Clos des Capucins' granite-rich soils provides the kind of structural depth that distinguishes great Alsatian Gewürztraminer from merely good.
Nose
Lychee and rose petal immediately identify the varietal, followed by ginger, pink grapefruit, and a smoky mineral note from the granite soils of the Clos des Capucins. A subtle honeyed quality emerges as it breathes.
Palate
Off-dry but balanced by crisp acidity and a stony minerality that keeps the palate fresh. Rose petal and exotic fruit are tempered by a savory, almost smoky undercurrent that prevents the richness from becoming ponderous. The texture is round but never flabby.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering floral notes, citrus zest, and a mineral smokiness that invites the next sip.
- Varietal
- Gewürztraminer
- Blend
- 100% Gewürztraminer
- Vineyards
- Clos des Capucins, Kaysersberg, Alsace
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's aromatic intensity matches the curry's lemongrass and galangal, while its off-dry sweetness tempers the chili heat and its acidity refreshes the palate between bites of rich coconut broth.
The Faller family has tended the Clos des Capucins vineyard at the foot of the Schlossberg Grand Cru in Kaysersberg since 1898, and the Cuvée Théo is named in honor of the late patriarch Théo Faller who defined the estate's modern identity.
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