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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Trout meuniere
Brown-butter fish with the Cuvee Theo's stone and lemon. -
Choucroute garnie
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Riesling acid against pork and kraut. -
Oysters
Saline acid lifts the bivalve.
How to serve Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Theo
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Trout meuniere, Choucroute garnie, Oysters. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cuvee Theo is named for Theo Faller, who took over the domaine in 1979 and led its first wave of expansion. It sources from the walled Clos des Capucins around the cellar in Kientzheim.
- 1979: Theo Faller takes over the domaine; Cuvee Theo introduced
- 1979: Theo Faller dies prematurely; Colette Faller leads the domaine
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Weinbach · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1979
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Theo
What does Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Theo taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Cuvee Theo, named for Theo Faller, is Weinbach's Alsace AOC Riesling, sourced from the Clos des Capucins vineyards around the domaine in Kientzheim.
When should I drink Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Theo?
Drink 3-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Theo?
Trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Choucroute garnie and Oysters. Brown-butter fish with the Cuvee Theo's stone and lemon.
What grapes are in Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Theo?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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