Domaine Weinbach Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2022
Domaine Weinbach
The Faller family's Grand Cru Furstentum Riesling showcases one of Alsace's warmest and most powerful sites, yet the 2022 vintage maintains stunning freshness. This is Riesling at its most complete — aromatic, textured, mineral, and built for the table.
Nose
Intensely aromatic with white peach, Meyer lemon, and honeysuckle. Beneath the fruit, a striking mineral-slate note and a hint of smoky flint. There's a touch of green herb — almost like fresh thyme — that adds lift.
Palate
Rich but tightly wound. Citrus and stone fruit meet a persistent, chalky minerality on the mid-palate. Honey sweetness is present but balanced by bracing acidity that drives the wine forward. The texture is oily and generous without losing focus.
Finish
Long, saline, and mineral-driven, with a final echo of citrus and a gentle smoky note.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Grand Cru Furstentum, Kientzheim, Alsace
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's rich texture and honey-citrus character mirror the caramelized edges of the scallops, while the saline mineral finish echoes the seafood's natural brininess and the brown butter adds a toasty bridge.
The Faller family has tended Domaine Weinbach's vineyards in the shadow of Kaysersberg's medieval castle since 1898, farming biodynamically and producing some of Alsace's most expressive single-vineyard Rieslings from their Grand Cru holdings.
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