Domaine Albert Mann - Alsace Grand Cru - Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru - White - 2023

Wine:

Grown on a sun-drenched granite terroir, the 2023 Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling White delivers a crystalline aromatic profile of citrus zest, yuzu, and bergamot, layered with subtle notes of white fruit for added complexity. These bright, focused aromas carry through to the palate, driven by a racy acidity and delicate bitters. It’s a dry Riesling that balances ripeness with a touch of fresh herbal character—sleek, vibrant, and mouthwatering. A brilliant match for lime-scented shrimp risotto or classic salt cod brandade. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in 15kg crates. Pneumatic pressing. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged on delicate lees.
Residual sugar 1.4 g/L.

Color:

Bright pale yellow with golden highlights.

Nose:

Aromas of citrus peel, yuzu and bergamot mingle with notes of white fruit.

Palate:

It opens with clarity and tension, carried by a pleasant bitterness and vibrant acidity. The style is fresh, sapid, and effortlessly drinkable.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Scallop carpaccio, prawn and lime risotto, cod brandade with delicate herbs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

A true symbol of Alsatian excellence, Albert Mann stands among the region’s most esteemed estates, producing biodynamic wines of remarkable precision and finesse.

Led by Jacky Barthelmé and now his son Antoine, who has taken the reins with quiet confidence, the domaine masters both white and red vinification. Here, Alsace’s greatest terroirs are reimagined with a vibrant, emotional clarity—yielding wines of unmistakable identity, balance, and depth. They are pure, digestible, and profoundly expressive—true benchmarks for wine lovers everywhere.

A crowning achievement: Albert Mann recently received Alsace’s first-ever 100-point score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate for one of its Pinot Noirs—and the rest of the lineup is just as compelling.

With a prestigious 3-star rating from France’s Revue du Vin de France wine guide (RVF, one of the country’s most respected wine publications), Albert Mann unquestionably ranks among the greats.