2023 Weinbach - Les Vignes du Precheur (750ml)
2023 Weinbach Les Vignes du Precheur presents a precise, aromatic Alsace white built from a rare co‑ferment of five varietals. Hailing from the Prediger vineyard, a site tucked beneath Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, this wine delivers genuine terroir expression with restrained oak influence and vibrant acidity. The blend—40% Riesling, 30% Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Gris, 5% Muscat, 5% Sylvaner—creates a layered aromatics and a balanced, food‑friendly profile.
- Grape varieties: 40% Riesling, 30% Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Gris, 5% Muscat, 5% Sylvaner
- Alcohol: 13%
- Residual sugar: 1.6 g/l
- Total acidity (TA): 4.9 g/l
- pH: 3.5
- Vinification: Gently pressed in whole clusters; fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old oak vats
- Barrel type & aging: 8 months in neutral oak foudres
- Production: 20,600 barrels
- Terroir: Prediger vineyard, located beneath Grand Cru Kaefferkopf on sandy and clay stilts
- Farming: In conversion to Organic and Biodynamic; short pruning to encourage low yields
tasting notes: The bouquet unfolds with seductive florals and hints of peach and apricot. On the palate, it carries a firm yet graceful mouthfeel, medium‑bodied with a backbone of crisp, elegant acidity. A persistent saline finish lingers, inviting the next sip and pairing ideas.
This wine drinks best from 2025 through 2031, served well chilled as an aperitif or alongside a meal. It shines with quiche, onion pie, fish terrine, cheese soufflé, light appetizers, and grilled chicken. Its vibrant profile also complements seafood dishes and vegetarian preparations that benefit from a minerally, saline lift.
Green practices: Certified Organic Grapes (Ecocert); farming in conversion toward Organic and Biodynamic principles.