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Marc Kreydenweiss

Marc Kreydenweiss, an exponent of organic wine making for a decade, has been producing wine in Alsace since the early 1970s, although the earlier vintages were marketed under the Fernand Gresser label rather than his own. He now owns about twelve hectares of vines in Andlau and Eichhoffen, including plots in three Grands Crus, Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg and Moenchberg. Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc dominate the plantings, but Kreydenweiss has other varieties planted, included a small plot of Chardonnay.

As well as these sites Kreydenweiss also owns four hectares of vines in the Kritt vineyard, a large south-south-east facing site in Eichhoffen. Most of this site is owned by Domaine André & Rémy Gresser, who are distantly related to Marc Kreydenweiss. Here he has planted Pinot Blanc, as well as Gewurztraminer and in recent years this has been the site of his Chardonnay experiments. I have enjoyed Kreydenweiss' Grand Cru Moenchberg Tokay Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive in the past, although his Grand Cru Rieslings from Kastelberg and Wiebelsberg also have very good reputations. (3/9/01)

Contact details:
Address: 12, rue Deharbe, 67140 Andlau
Telephone: +33 (0) 3 8 88 08 95 83
Fax: +33 (0) 3 88 08 41 16
Internet: www.kreydenweiss.com

Marc Kreydenweiss - Tasting Notes

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Marc Kreydenweiss Kritt Pinot Blanc 1999: A moderately rich gold colour. Lots of fruit on the nose, although the fruit profile itself is quite hard to tie down. There are hints of tropical melon and pineapple, but also oil of oranges, and there is a mealy edge, which is reflected on the midpalate. It is quite a dry wine, although with lots of fruit on the palate, and a rich and weighty texture (for Pinot Blanc). It is all balanced out by good acidity which has just the faintest zing to it. Being critical, the alcohol seems just a little prominent, showing on the nose and endpalate. Nevertheless, this is an eminently quaffable wine. 15.5/20 (September 2001) Label

Marc Kreydenweiss Grand Cru Moenchberg Tokay Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive 1990: A slightly paler golden-yellow hue. This wine is in better condition, with some fruit evident on the nose. The palate reveals quite a level of residual sugar, a sweet and luscious texture, with soft but sufficient acidity. Delicious honeyed fruits, lychees, finishing with a slightly bitter note. From a 1990 vintage ten year on tasting. 17/20 (December 2000)