Pierre Weber, an emerging talent in Alsace winemaking, has quickly established a reputation for producing vibrant and profound wines from his small estate in the Alsace region of northeastern France. At just 32 years old, Pierre transitioned from a career as an environmental engineer in Paris to viticulture, driven by a desire to revive his grandfather’s vineyards. His estate spans just under four hectares, with nearly half of the vineyards classified as Grand Cru.
Domaine Pierre Weber is situated on the eastern slopes of the Vosges Mountains, on steep soils of mixed clay and limestone A short distance from town of Colmar, the vineyards lie within one of the highest-altitude villages in Alsace. The combination of altitude, steep slopes, and varied soils makes it an ideal location for growing high-quality grapes.
Pierre employs biodynamic practices in his vineyard management, using treatments like teas, essential oils, and homeopathic remedies to maintain vine health. This low-intervention approach extends to his cellar practices, where he favors long pressings, short macerations, and fermentation with native yeasts. All his wines are bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfur.
Weber’s portfolio includes the ‘L Blanc,’ a Riesling sourced from both his village slopes and the Grand Cru site in Eichberg. This wine undergoes a brief three-day maceration before pressing and is aged for nine months in old barriques, resulting in a textural and saline wine with great aging potential. His wines are characterized by their delicate structure, aromatic complexity, and energetic profile.
