Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Mambourg 2022
Domaine Weinbach
Mambourg is one of Alsace's warmest Grand Crus, and Weinbach's biodynamic stewardship extracts its full potential without tipping into excess. This is Gewürztraminer as a serious wine — structured, complex, and built to evolve.
Nose
Intense rose petal and lychee, backed by ginger, beeswax, and a whiff of smoke. There is a marmalade-like richness that hints at the warmth of the Mambourg slope.
Palate
Opulent yet precise, with honeyed stone fruit, Turkish delight, and marzipan balanced by a firm mineral spine. The texture is almost oily, and a subtle bitter-almond note adds gravitas.
Finish
Long and layered, with persistent floral notes, a hint of saffron, and a dry, slightly saline close that keeps the richness in check.
- Varietal
- Gewürztraminer
- Blend
- 100% Gewürztraminer
- Vineyards
- Grand Cru Mambourg, Sigolsheim, marl-limestone soils
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The pungent, washed-rind Munster — a classic Alsatian pairing — meets its match in the wine's aromatic power, while cumin seeds bridge the spice notes and the cheese's creaminess.
The Faller family has cultivated these ancient Capuchin monastery vineyards in Kaysersberg since 1898, transitioning fully to biodynamic viticulture to let the marl-and-limestone Mambourg terroir speak without interference.
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