Weinbach Alsace MV0 2020

MVØ is Domaine Weinbach's skin-contact Alsace white, a blend of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris from the Vogelgarten parcel.

Weinbach, at the foot of the Schlossberg in Kaysersberg, is one of the most respected estates in Alsace and is farmed biodynamically, with this cuvée made during the conversion period. The name comes from the site: Vogelgarten, the birds' garden, a steep east-facing parcel of marl and limestone lying between the grands crus of Furstentum and Mambourg. The blend is seventy per cent Gewürztraminer and thirty per cent Pinot Gris, both varieties with the phenolic weight to carry extended maceration. The fruit was fermented on skins for three weeks with indigenous yeasts, then aged eight months on gross lees in stainless steel, with no sulphur added at any stage. The result is a dry, textural, faintly tannic white that reads more like a light red in structure while keeping the aromatic signature of the two grapes.

Drink over the next three to five years and give it a decant. It suits charcuterie, Munster, tagine or grilled vegetables; serve at 10-12°C.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.