2022 Schoffit Alsace Harth Riesling Tradition
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Grape
Riesling
Its Origins
Bernard Schoffit is a brilliant pioneer in Alsace’s greatest Grand Cru, Rangen de Thann. The Domaine, started by Bernard’s father Robert at 10 hectares, is situated near Colmar. 25 years ago, Bernard, then still very young, embarked on an ambitious program of buying land in Rangen, around the Clos St. Theobold. Totaling nearly 6.5 hectares, a good part of it had been abandoned because it was too steep to work. Through sheer determination and ambition, he has now reclaimed all 6.5 hectares. From these incredibly steep slopes, with incredibly low yields, he is making simply extraordinary wine from each plot he grows. Bernard’s gift for wine-making is not reserved only for his Rangen wines. Now joined by his son Alexandre in managing the Domaine, in their vineyards near Colmar they practice the same rigorous approach to yields. These yields, very old vines, and Bernard and Alexandre's guiding hands produce wines that are all marked by the following characteristics: intensity, very pure varietal character, great concentration of fruit and richness on the palate, and perfect acidity to balance and carry this weight into a long and brilliant finish. All Organic.
What The Critics Say
92/100 Vinous, Anne Krebiehl MW
"The 2022 Riesling Lieu-dit Harth is in the center of the Colmar vineyards. This Riesling comes from the Mittelharth, the core parcel where the soil has slightly more clay in the gravelly, sandy soil. The vines are now between 60 and 70 years old. a very mild, gentle nose is very subdued but comes with a slight creaminess. The palate is delicate, bright, quiet, very slender and fresh - yet completely ripe and mild, with ripest, smoothest lemon, but still subdued. This quiet Riesling slowly goes under your skin, mouthwatering and precise with a touch of saltiness. (Bone-Dry)." Drink 2024 - 2034
Variety | Riesling |
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Region | Alsace |
Closure | Cork |
Volume | 750ml |
Maturity | 2024 - 2034 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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