Scores: Robert Parker 94/100, RVF 20/20, Gault Millau 19/20 (Coup de Coeur), Bettane & Desseauve 18.5/20
“Once again, the Schoenenbourg achieves perfection, with superb balance and a complexity heightened by very noble bitter notes on the finish. A work of art! ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2012 - RVF)
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Eye
A dark, dense color, still heavily influenced by the lees, with golden hues and flashes of orange
Nose
notes of cinchona and white tea accented with cloves, infused with passion fruit, and a palate marked by deep minerality
Palate
fresh, tart, and austere to the point of becoming briny, with a massive dry extract in the mid-palate and a glorious finish of gypsum, sulfur, and mineral vibrancy
Serve
at 12°C
Open
Decant 2 hours before serving
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un foie gras de canard chaud aux pommes, une Tarte Tatin, un feuilleté au roquefort...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2023 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
While Jean-Michel Deiss spends a great deal of time in his vineyards, it is his son Mathieu who oversees the winemaking process. A charming winemaker, his sensitivity is evident in the evolution of the wines, particularly the Pinot Noirs, which become more delicate and refined with each vintage. For the whites, experiments with maceration lend depth and richness to the textures on the palate. As both a winemaker and an entrepreneur, Mathieu has expanded the vineyard from 27 to 45 hectares, including his “Vignoble du Rêveur” project, which he runs with his partner Emmanuelle Milan. Since 2020, two hectares have been dedicated to the production of grapevines, and the estate has acquired its own planting machine, strengthening its autonomy and mastery of all aspects of the winemaking craft.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Mathieu Deiss has succeeded his father, Jean-Michel, at the helm of this venerable estate in Bergheim. Mixed planting remains the guiding principle, even for the grand cru wines. Although the practice is a time-honored tradition in the region, it is rarely followed today and remains a source of significant division among winemakers. The Deiss family continues to push the boundaries of this approach, producing compelling, complex wines with a marvelous intensity of flavor and incredible balance. Mathieu has also created the Vignoble du Rêveur from his mother’s vineyards in Bennwihr (where he produces, notably, top-tier orange wines). The wines are exceptional for the region, which can be a bit disorienting for the consumer, but the result is magnificent. A few years of hindsight allow us to analyze the precision of the terroir definitions and the ability of these wines to maintain their own balance. Don’t miss at the estate: the unique experience of geo-sensory tasting, which helps you understand the relationship between the wine’s characteristics and the terroir where it was born.
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. SERGE S. Published on 10/25/2012
Too bad—it was excellent, but tasted too early (2012). It’s still closed...
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Review by Mr. SERGE R. Published on November 15, 2019
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE S. Published on April 24, 2018
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