Type AOC Country France | Year established 1992 Total area 53.4 ha | |
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Soil conditions Keuper, marl, dolomite, gypsum Grapes produced Riesling, Muscat, Pinot gris Address Ballons des Vosges Natural Regional Park, 2 Rue de la Piscine, 68340 Riquewihr, France Hours Open today · 12–2PM, 7–9PMFriday12–2PM, 7–9PMSaturday12–2PM, 7–9PMSunday12–2PMMondayClosedTuesday12–2PM, 7–9PMWednesday12–2PM, 7–9PMThursday12–2PM, 7–9PMSuggest an edit Similar Best Western Schoene, Auberge du Parc Carola, Auberge du Froehn, Hôtel‑Re Le Chambard, Auberge Au Zahnacker | ||
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.
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History
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.
While the Grand Cru designation was being developed in the 1970s, Schoenenbourg was not to wear those laurels until a decree in 1992.
Varietals
Schoenenbourg is planted mainly with Riesling, Muscat and Pinot gris
Wine Styles
Schoenenbourg is home to both dry wines, late harvested "Vendanges Tardives" and the noble sweet wines called Selection de Grains Nobles
Producers
Hugel & Fils
Marcel Deiss
Dopff au Moulin
Dopff & Irion
Domaine Charles Sparr
Domaine Bott Geyl
Domaine Agapé