DOMAINE ALBERT MANN
"The Barthelme brothers, two giants in physical stature, benefit from the ideal micro-climate of Colmar, producing wines that are rich, onctuous, endowed with significant residual sugar but well integrated in concentration as is typical of Hengst and Furstentum." - Le Classement, 1999 Revue du Vin de France
The Barthelme brothers, winemaker Jacky and vitiiculturist Maurice, have now attained the recognition they deserve. Rated by The Wine Advocate Robert Parker in the top tier of Alsace producers, and One Star Rating in The Classement by Revue du Vin de France. From the Pinot Auxerrois, through all their expressive Grand Crus, to their rich, Selection Grains Noble, they portray their unique style consistently; beautiful delineation of flavors and precise textures, never heavy, clumsy or out of balance.
A bit of history. Maurice Barthelme married Albert Mann's daughter, Marie-Claire, and gradually took over the domaine. He brought his brother Jacky into the operation In 1990. From Mann, there were Grand Cru Vineyards, Hengst, Steingrubler, Pfersigberg (for Tokay VV) and the wonderful Rosenberg Vineyard. From their mother (a member of the Blanck Family of Kaysersberg) they inherited the Schlossberg and Furstentum Vineyards (as well as the Altenbourg, adjoining the Furstentum).
Beginning in 1993, the Barthelme's started a string of dazzling successes. The 1998's continue this tradition, adding the character of the 1998 vintage to the Barthelme style: even more brilliant delineation from a more challenging, but in turn, rewarding "vintage of the vigneron."
Wines Offered
Sparkling Wine
Domaine Albert Mann Cremant d'Alsace NV - WA 88 points BUY»
Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois
Domaine Albert Mann Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes 2009 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Blanc 2009 BUY»
Gewurztraminer
Domaine Albert Mann Gewurztraminer 2009 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Vieilles Vignes 2008 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Steingrubler 2007 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Gewurztraminer Furstentum Selection Grains Nobles 2005 375ml - WA 93 points BUY»
Riesling
Domaine Albert Mann Riesling Cuvee Albert 2009 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2009 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg 2009 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg L'Epicentre 2007 375ml BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Riesling Altenbourg Vendanges Tardives 2006 500ml BUY»
Pinot Gris
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Gris Rosenberg 2008 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hengst 2008 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Gris Grand Cru Furstentum 2007 - WS 91 points BUY»
Pinot Noir
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille 2007 BUY»
Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Noir Grand H 2004 BUY»
