Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Colette

Opens with a very candied nose. The wine is exceptionally ripe and varietal on the palate with white pepper, golden raisin, pineapple, and butterscotch notes. There also is a nutty character with hazelnuts and rum raisin on the finish. This wine is absolutely delicious.

Winery: Domaine Weinbach
Appellation: Alsace
Average age of vines: Over 40 Years
Farming Methods: Organic and Biodynamic (certified by Ecocert & Demeter)
Maturation: Barrel type: Large and old oak Vats (no oak taste), Time in Barrel: 14 months
Soil: On a floor of granite rocks, the soils are brown, slightly acidic, pebbly, excellent mineral fertility, shallow depth at the top of the slope, and deeper at the bottom
Varietal: Riesling
Vineyard Orientation: The Schlossberg’s steep, south-facing slopes ensure exposure to optimal sunshine.
Vineyard Size: N/A

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Colette 2020	96 James Suckling The deep apricot nose pulls you into this extravagantly ripe and concentrated dry riesling that’s as precisely balanced as a prima ballerina standing á point. With aeration many delicate, floral nuances emerge. Stunning interplay of fruit and saline minerality. Extremely long, intense finish that’s not a jot tart. From 50-year-old vines at the foot of the Grand Cru Schlossberg. Drink or hold.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Colette 2021	92 Vinous The 2021 Riesling Cuvée Colette is from the Bonnes Terres lieu-dit just underneath the Schlossberg, on granite. The vines are between 50 and 60 years old, rooting in deeper topsoil, so there never is hydric stress. The nose is shy, allowing only an occasional flicker of citrus, but the palate comes in with lovely focus and citric verve. Lemon zest and pith frame the juicy, light-bodied flow. Lovely, light and super-refreshing. The long lemon finish is totally mouth-watering. 95 James Suckling Stunning nose of yellow peach, pomelo and fresh pineapple that pulls you into this simultaneously ripe and vibrant dry riesling. The ripe citrus flavors run right through the palate into the long finish that’s so uplifting it makes you feel good to be alive. So polished and precise. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet