Schoenenbourg (grand cru)
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| Type | AOC |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1992 |
| Country |  France |
| Soil conditions | Keuper, marl, dolomite, gypsum |
| Total area | 53.4 ha |
| Grapes produced | Riesling, Muscat, Pinot gris |
| Official designation(s) | Grand Cru |
The Alsatian Grand Cru vineyard Schoenenbourg is situated north of the village Riquewihr. The vineyard faces south and south-east on the steep hill Schoenenbourg. The altitude of the vines are between 265 and 380 meters and covers 53.4 ha og Keuper subsoil with marl, gypsum and dolomite.
History[edit]
Viticulture at Schoenenbourg goes back hundreds of years. The philosopher Voltaire owned vineyards at the site and the wine from Schoenenbourg was admired throughout northern Europe.[1]
While the Grand Cru designation was being developed in the 1970s, Schoenenbourg was not to wear those laurels until a decree in 1992.
Varietals[edit]
Schoenenbourg is planted mainly with Riesling, Muscat and Pinot gris
Wine Styles[edit]
Schoenenbourg is home to both dry wines, late harvested "Vendanges Tardives" and the noble sweet wines called Selection de Grains Nobles
Producers[edit]
Hugel & Fils
Marcel Deiss
Dopff au Moulin
Dopff & Irion
Domaine Charles Sparr
Domaine Bott Geyl
Domaine Agapé
References[edit]
- ^ Stevenson, Tom (1993). The Wines of Alsace. Faber & Faber. p. 202. ISBN 0-571-14953-7.