Barthelme, Jacky and Maurice
Domaine Albert Mann
Domaine Albert Mann
The Barthelme brothers, winemaker Jacky and viticulturist Maurice, have now attained the recognition they deserve - rated by The Wine Advocate Robert Parker in the top tier of Alsace producers, and a 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 Nobles, 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 1999’s continue this tradition, adding the character of the 1999 vintage to the Barthelme style: even more brilliant delineation from a vintage which rewarded patience.
From Le Classement, 2000 Revue du Vin de France
"In the same way that a basketball team exhibits good teamwork, winemaking duties are shared between the two Barthelme brothers, each of whom stands a good 6’6" (Jacky is at least 6’7" and plays semi-pro basketball, a fact well-known in the French press, and thus the basketball analogy). While one brother is in the vineyard, the other is in the caves. Using the best organic methods, their domaine is guided by rules of art, with carefully controlled yields, to obtain grapes of elevated maturity with rich and complex substance. These superb grapes are then transformed in a chais of gleaming stainless steel, conceived in the style of an American winery, which allows the production of wines that are clean and pure and where often the initial rich constitution of the grapes comes to light. In this modern oenology their clay-limestone soils seem to be especially favored because of their structure…"
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 1999’s continue this tradition, adding the character of the 1999 vintage to the Barthelme style: even more brilliant delineation from a vintage which rewarded patience.
From Le Classement, 2000 Revue du Vin de France
"In the same way that a basketball team exhibits good teamwork, winemaking duties are shared between the two Barthelme brothers, each of whom stands a good 6’6" (Jacky is at least 6’7" and plays semi-pro basketball, a fact well-known in the French press, and thus the basketball analogy). While one brother is in the vineyard, the other is in the caves. Using the best organic methods, their domaine is guided by rules of art, with carefully controlled yields, to obtain grapes of elevated maturity with rich and complex substance. These superb grapes are then transformed in a chais of gleaming stainless steel, conceived in the style of an American winery, which allows the production of wines that are clean and pure and where often the initial rich constitution of the grapes comes to light. In this modern oenology their clay-limestone soils seem to be especially favored because of their structure…"
The following technical sheets are available : Cremant d'Alsace, 2005 Pinot Blanc, 2005 Riesling Cuvee Albert , 2005 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru, 2005 Riesling Furstentum Grand Cru, 2005 Pinot Gris Cuvee Albert, 2005 Gewurztraminer, 2005 Gewurztraminer Furstentum Vieilles Vignes, 2004 Gewurztraminer Furstentum VV, 2004 Pinot Gris Cuvee Hengst, 2004 Pinot Gris Furstentum Grand Cru, , 2004 Gewurztraminer Steingrubler, , 2004 Pinot Gris Altenbourg Vendanges Tardives, 2004 Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille, 2004 Pinot Noir Grand H, 2004 Pinot Auxerrois VV