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

Wine:

Born on sun-facing limestone soils, the 2023 Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Furstentum White is a bone-dry wine of striking freshness and clarity. It opens with aromas of white fruits—apple and pear—set against a backdrop of deep, stony minerality. On the palate, it offers impressive volume and texture, delivering a mouth-coating purity and a sense of vertical tension. A lovely saline finish adds lift and elegance. A perfect pairing for cod baked in parchment, grilled spiced lobster, or seared scallops. A Selection Committee favourite, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Whole grape pressing. Spontaneous fermentation. Aged on fine lees.

Color:

Pale yellow with golden highlights.

Nose:

A fresh aromatic profile with notes of white fruit, apple and pear, and a hint of minerality.

Palate:

A beautiful volume on the palate, clean and refreshing, with a delicate salinity on the finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Cod fillet en papillote, grilled lobster with mild spices, scallop carpaccio with citrus fruits.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

A benchmark for Alsatian excellence, Albert Mann is one of the region’s finest estates, producing biodynamic wines of remarkable precision and depth.

Jacky Barthelmé and his son Antoine—who now leads the estate—have a masterful touch with both whites and reds. The great terroirs of Alsace resonate with new energy here, giving rise to wines of singular identity and striking emotional power. Their clarity, finesse, and drinkability make them essential references for serious wine lovers.

The estate’s rise reached a milestone recently with Alsace’s first-ever 100-point Parker score—for its Pinot Noir. And the rest of the range more than holds its own.

With 3 stars in the French wine guide RVF, Albert Mann now stands among the very best.