Domaine Albert Mann — The Pure, Structured Expression of Alsace’s Great Terroirs

Based in Wettolsheim, Domaine Albert Mann is widely regarded as one of Alsace’s leading estates. Blending deep family tradition with a modern vision, the Barthelmé family has forged a benchmark reputation for terroir-driven Rieslings and world-class Pinot Noirs.

History & Philosophy

Born from the union of two historic vigneron families — the Manns and the Barthelmés — the estate is led today by Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé, alongside their spouses Marie-Claire and Marie-Thérèse. The domaine farms roughly 25 hectares on some of Alsace’s finest sites.

Environmentally respectful farming has been a pillar since the 1990s. The estate has been organic (Ecocert) and biodynamic (Biodyvin) certified since 2010. Their philosophy is rooted in precise parcel selection, soil stewardship, and the faithful expression of each cru.

Terroirs & Grands Crus

A remarkable mosaic of soils is farmed with an exacting single-parcel approach:

• Grands Crus: Schlossberg, Wineck-Schlossberg, Furstentum, Hengst, Steingrubler, Pfersigberg
• Outstanding lieux-dits: Altenbourg, Rosenberg
• Pinot Noir monopoles: Clos de la Faille (1 ha on sandstone & limestone fault lines), Les Saintes Claires

The estate’s granite, limestone marl, and sandstone profiles yield wines of energy, depth, and precision.

Viticulture & Winemaking

• Estate-wide organic & biodynamic farming; careful cover-cropping; moderate yields
• Manual harvest across all sites
• Indigenous yeasts and terroir-specific vinifications
• Ageing in foudres and barrels, with an unwavering focus on purity and tension

The aim is simple: let each terroir speak clearly, without artifice.

Signature Cuvées

Riesling Grands Crus

Schlossberg, Wineck-Schlossberg — linear, crystalline, and long-finishing, built for extended ageing. Recent releases have been highly praised for precision and drive (up to 98 pts JS on Schlossberg 2023).

Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille (Monopole)

From sandstone and limestone faults — structured, deep, and elegant; a modern Alsace icon with measured oak and terroir clarity.

Pinot Noir “Grand H” (Hengst)

Sourced from the Grand Cru Hengst (Pinot Noir not GC-eligible by appellation). 2022 vintage rated 100/100 by James Suckling — a complex, finely etched wine with immense longevity.

Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris & Muscat Grands Crus

From historic sites such as Furstentum, Hengst, and Steingrubler; produced in Vendanges Tardives (VT) and Sélections de Grains Nobles (SGN) in suitable years.

Crémant d’Alsace

Crafted with rigor (primarily Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir) — clean, precise, and effortlessly drinkable.

House Style

• Rieslings: taut, mineral, structured; outstanding ageing potential
• Pinot Noirs: Burgundian precision; silky tannins, poised depth, pure fruit
• Gewurztraminer & Pinot Gris: aromatic richness balanced by fresh lift
• Crémants: bright, exact, highly drinkable

Across the range, the signature marries purity, complexity, and authenticity.

Recent Vintages

• 2019–2022: an exceptional run for dry Rieslings and Pinot Noirs
• 2022 Pinot Noir “Grand H”: 100/100 (James Suckling)
• 2023 Schlossberg Riesling: 98/100 (James Suckling), lauded for balance and crystalline intensity