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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet schist, white flower

Palate: green apple, candied lemon, salt, smoke

Marc Kreydenweiss's Kastelberg Riesling from steep Steige-schist slopes above Andlau. Biodynamic since 1989; smoky, dry, structured.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Munster Local tradition French Wikipedia says Munster goes with Riesling, though above all with Gewurztraminer. A dry Riesling's acidity cuts the creamy paste and the pungency of the washed rind without adding sweetness. Bargkass Our pick Bargkass is mild and low in salt, tasting of hay and fresh grass. A dry Riesling's acidity lifts the supple, melting paste without covering its gentle summer-pasture flavour.

How to serve Marc Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Riesling

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Smoked trout, Plateau de fruits de mer, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Marc Kreydenweiss bottled his Kastelberg Riesling as a single-cru cuvee from 1979 onward and pioneered biodynamic farming in Alsace from 1989. Kastelberg is one of only two Alsace Grand Crus on Steige schist.

  1. 1979First Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Riesling Grand Cru bottling
  2. 1989Domaine begins biodynamic conversion (Demeter)

Facts

Producer
Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Alsace Grand Cru Kastelberg
Oak
Large old foudre; long lees ageing
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 55 to 85 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
1979

Frequently asked about Marc Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Riesling

What does Marc Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Riesling taste like?

On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet schist, white flower. On the palate, green apple, candied lemon, salt, smoke. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Marc Kreydenweiss's Kastelberg Riesling from steep Steige-schist slopes above Andlau. Biodynamic since 1989; smoky, dry, structured.

When should I drink Marc Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Riesling?

Drink 5-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Marc Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Riesling?

Smoked trout is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Plateau de fruits de mer and Aged Comte. Schist-smoke Riesling for smoked freshwater fish.

What grapes are in Marc Kreydenweiss Kastelberg Riesling?

The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Kastelberg.

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