In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Turbot in beurre blanc
    Top flat-fish slips with the wine's saline citrus and stone.
  • Lobster ragout
    Sweet shellfish meets the wine's racy citrus.
  • Aged Gruyere
    Crystalline aged cheese against the granite and smoke.

How to serve Weinbach Schlossberg Riesling L Inedit

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. Turbot in beurre blanc, Lobster ragout, Aged Gruyere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

L Inedit (the unedited) was first bottled in 2004 from a 0.5 hectare parcel of 1940s-planted Schlossberg Riesling vines. The cuvee is made only in vintages that allow exceptional concentration with retained acidity.

  1. 2004 — First L Inedit Riesling bottling
  2. 2018 — Domaine certified biodynamic (Demeter)

Facts

Producer
Domaine Weinbach
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg
Oak
Large old foudre; no new oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 110 to 180 at retail
Drinking window
8-30 from vintage
First vintage
2004
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified

Frequently asked about Weinbach Schlossberg Riesling L Inedit

What does Weinbach Schlossberg Riesling L Inedit taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Weinbach's top Schlossberg parcel selection from the very oldest Schlossberg vines (planted in the 1940s). Released only in vintages that yield exceptional ripeness with retained acidity.

When should I drink Weinbach Schlossberg Riesling L Inedit?

Drink 8-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Weinbach Schlossberg Riesling L Inedit?

Turbot in beurre blanc is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Lobster ragout and Aged Gruyere. Top flat-fish slips with the wine's saline citrus and stone.

What grapes are in Weinbach Schlossberg Riesling L Inedit?

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

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