90 points, Vinous
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Critic Reviews
90 points, Vinous
"The 2023 Pinot Noir Clos des Capucins was grown on the sandy soils of the flat, historic vineyards just outside the winery. There is a small proportion of whole bunches in the ferment. It was raised in a mix of pièce and foudre without any new wood. The translucent, ruby-hued wine immediately gives off lively, bright cherry scents. A touch of fine cocoa dusts the palate, underlining its smooth mouthfeel and fruitiness. This is light, bone dry, approachable, beautifully ripe, juicy and fresh."
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About The Winery
At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill surrounded by vines and roses, lies Domaine Weinbach. Named after the little stream which runs through the property, and planted with vines since the 9th century, it was established as a winery in 1612 by Capuchin friars. After being sold as national property during the French Revolution, it was acquired by the Faller brothers in 1898 who then left it to their son and nephew, Théo. Théo Faller was a prominent figure in Alsace winegrowing and an ardent defender of quality wine production. After his death in 1979, his wife Colette, his daughters Catherine and Laurence, and their team continued the family's passion for the great wines of Alsace and its unrelenting commitment to excellence. Since 2016, Catherine has led the estate winery with her sons, Eddy and Théo. Employing both organic and biodynamic practices, Domaine Weinbach produces an exquisite range of wines: estate varietal wines including Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc, single vineyard wines that express the diversity of the terroir, and luscious yet balanced vendanges tardives and selections de grains nobles wines.
