Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss

Andlau, Alsace
www.kreydenweiss.com

Vineyard area: 12 ha
Best sites: Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg, Moenchberg
Viticulture: Biodynamic

Kastelberg: Soil consists of Steige schist, a terroir that is unique to the Alsace. Some of the vines were planted in 1945. Steep hill, which makes it difficult to work on.

Wiebelsberg: Sandy pink sandstone. Steep vineyard, southeast exposure.

The 2002 vintage is "similar in style but overall more expressive than the 2001" (Antoine Kreydenweiss)

Kastelberg Riesling Le Château Grand Cru 2002

Med golden color. Developing nose, medium to pronounced intensity aromas of minerals and grapefruit. Dry. Crisp acidity, medium to full body. Pronounced intensity of grapefruit, lots of spice and minerals. Medium alcohol. Long length.

Very complex and well-balanced. A wine to sit with and contemplate. Ready to drink but will improve over the next 10-15 years.

Wiebelsberg Riesling La Dame Grand Cru 2002

Med golden color. Youthful to developing nose with a medium intensity of tropical fruit aromas. Dry, with crisp acidity and medium body and alcohol. Medium intensity of minerals, spice, almonds and apricot. Long length.

Well balanced with a complex flavour structure. I would love to drink this with a meal of choucroute. Ready to drink but can age for 10 or more years.