Domaine Maurice Schoech "Sylvaner Kaysersberg" Alsace, France 2021

FROM ROSENTHAL:

THE WINE: This lovely Sylvaner comes from a small (0.22 hectare) southeast facing parcel on granite in Kayserberg, “one of the most beautiful villages in France”, close to their home in neighboring Ammerschwihr. Raised in stainless steel, this wine offers fresh, bright acidity and a clean, mineral-driven palate. Certified organic.

THE PRODUCER: The Schoech family can trace its roots in the vineyards of Ammerschwihr back to 1650. Artifacts from their heritage are on proud display in their cellar in the village of Ammerschwihr. The current estate was established in 1971 on the edge of the village and retains the name Maurice Schoech, although today the domaine is run by his sons, Jean-Léon and Sebastien Schoech.

The estate produces 25 different cuvées from 11 hectares of vines, 70% of which are located in prime hillside locations and harvested manually. All of the parcels are in and around Ammerschwihr except for one 0.5 ha plot in the famed Rangen de Thann vineyard, which is 15km south of the village. Including this little gem, a total of four hectares are planted in Grand Cru vineyards, with about 2.5 hectares in Kaefferkopf and 1 hectare in Mambourg.