Domaine Loberger
Domaine Loberger grows 20 acres of superior vines in the strictest accordance with biodynamic agriculture. The estate is located in the small village of Bergholtz, nestled at the bottom of the Vosges hills – a great geological site and birthplace of the famous Alsace wines. In 1984, Jean-Jacques Loberger took over the estate and started farming biodynamically and naturally, adhering to the strictest standards: regular manual work of the soils, hand-harvests, and low yields, giving their wines perfect balance and uniqueness. The 20 acres of vineyards are divided over 3 miles and benefit from both southeast and southwest exposure. Most of the vines are located on the hillsides of Guebwiller, Bergholtz, and Bergholtz-et-Zell, at up to 1200 feet elevation. These vineyards are geologically very diversified and gather amazing locations such as Grands Crus Kitterle, Saering, and Spiegel, as well as “lieux-dits” Meissenberg, Schwarzberg, and Trottberg.
Wines from Domaine Loberger:
Riesling Grand Cru Speigel
Blend: 100% Riesling
Aging: 12 months in stainless steel
This elegant, golden-hued Grand Cru offers a discreetly flinty, mouthwatering nose to complement the floral yellow plum, zesty lime, and warm golden apple. The palate expands those aromas to fill the huge but balanced body in a way that keeps it agile and poised. A superb silky, powerful finish brings it in for a dramatic and accomplished landing. Incredible value for Grand Cru Riesling of this caliber. Ready to drink now with rich, textured, and especially buttery white meat or seafood dishes, but easily a cellar candidate through 2028. Certified Biodynamic.
Riesling Vieilles Vignes
Blend: 100% Riesling
Aging: 12 months in stainless steel
This golden Riesling elegantly delivers intense minerality and complexity. Flint and wet stone harmonizes with pear, violet, licorice, and orange peel on the nose. On the palate, the wine is lemony fresh with a refined structure and a glowing, lingering finish laced with saline notes. Bone dry, this is the bottle to open with poached or smoked salmon, seared scallops, Vietnamese salad rolls, or deeply savory Sichuan dishes. Certified Biodynamic.
Pinot Blanc Meissenberg
Blend: 100% Pinot Blanc
Aging: 12 months in stainless steel
Golden hued, dry, fresh, and thirst-quenching, this single-vineyard Pinot Blanc is in the rare class of Alsace’s other most exalted examples. A pleasant alliance between freshness, body, and suppleness allows the white flowers, fresh pear, stony mineral, and almond nuttiness to flourish and beguile anyone lucky enough to drink some. Ideal for any occasion where a dry white wine is needed: Country sideboard, white meats, fish, and rabbit. Certified Biodynamic.
Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles Cuvée Céline
Blend: 100% Pinot Gris
Aging: 12 months in stainless steel
Obtained from berries with “noble rot” and harvested according to the degree of concentration desired. A sweet wine with fine and natural residual sugar, a perfection of balance and finesse. Perfect with truffled foie gras or semi-sweet desserts based on almonds, hazelnuts, honey, pears, or apricots. A most special wine for the most special meals or occasions. Certified Biodynamic.
Pinot Noir Nuances
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: 12 months in French oak
The debut vintage of this ultra-limited-production wine offers soft ruby color and bright aromas of tart cherries, wild mushrooms, and soft spices. On the palate, it is rich, complex, harmonious, with gorgeous acidity and flavors reflected from the nose. The finish is long, with a broad spectrum of red fruit and spice notes. This is the Clos Vougeot of Alsace! Must be tasted to be believed. Certified Biodynamic.
Crémant d’Alsace Brut Extra Rosé
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: 12 months in stainless steel
Crémant d’Alsace Brut Extra
Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Aging: 12 months in stainless steel
A fine and light mousse, a bright and luminous pale golden robe, and a mélange of zesty citrus and cool orchard fruits make this crémant the refined aperitif an ideal cocktail wine it is. Zero dosage helps accentuate the flinty minerality and creamy body underpinning its lightly fruity freshness. As bubbly is so adept at doing, this will enhance a wide variety of meals, from cold or hot starters to seafood, from white meat and game to desserts. Certified Biodynamic.
Pinot Gris Imagine
Blend: 100% Pinot Gris
Aging: 3 weeks of maceration (whole bunches, skin contact). Unfiltered and not sulfited.
This macerated Pinot Gris with a salmon-pink color reveals subtle aromas of dried fruits, liquorice and red fruits.
The mouth is powerful and structured, the finish is balanced by pretty bitters.
Gewurztraminer Horizon
Blend: 100% Gewurztraminer. Aging: 3 weeks of maceration (whole bunches, skin contact). Unfiltered and not sulfited.
This macerated Gewurztraminer with an orange color reveals a very expressive nose which combines notes of yellow-fleshed fruits, exotic fruits but also delicate floral notes.
The mouth is also aromatic, structured and endowed with a nice chew without excess of tannins. The finish is fresh and salivating.
Riesling A Capella
Blend: 100% Riesling Aging: 3 weeks of maceration (whole bunches, skin contact). Unfiltered and not sulfited.
This macerated Riesling reveals an expressive nose blending notes of citrus fruits (orange peel, bergamot) and white fruits. The palate is racy and tonic, the tannins are elegant.
The whole bunches maceration preserve pretty bitterness. An intense Riesling, all in freshness.