“The ‘vigne des seigneurs’ (Herrenreben) was owned by the lords of Ribeaupierre in the 15th century. From this granitic terroir, Henri Schoenheitz has crafted a cuvée that has once again captured the interest of wine tasters. Despite its dark color, this 2014 offers a nose full of finesse, blending ripe red fruits with light vanilla-like oak notes. Morello cherry notes unfold on a clean, fresh palate with a crisp attack, well-structured on already silky tannins.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)
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Eye
A dark cherry-red color with garnet highlights.
Nose
Well-developed, with notes of vanilla, followed by kirsch and red berries
Palate
A smooth attack. Full-bodied and complex, with intense, long-lasting aromas supported by silky tannins
Serve
at 14-16°C
Drink starting at
2016
Drink before
2024
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with cardoons stuffed with marrow, stuffed cabbage, coq au vin, pâté en croûte, rillettes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide): 2* stars (A solid and recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Fresh and elegant on the palate, with aromas of dried fruit and spices; finely structured and pleasant.
About the estate:
On the road to Munster, the granite-rich hillsides of Wihr-au-Val mark the outer limits of the vineyard—an area that Henri Schoenheitz knows down to the slightest variation in slope. A history buff, you simply must listen to him recount the region’s major events while savoring the fine wines from his terroirs of Herrenreben, Holder, and Linsenberg.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2017) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The “Herrenreben” (Vineyard of the Lords) was owned by the lords of Ribeaupierre in the 15th century. From this granitic terroir, Henri Schoenheitz produces a cuvée that has once again captured the interest of wine tasters. Despite its dark color, this 2014 offers a nose full of finesse, blending ripe red fruits with light vanilla-like oak notes. Morello cherry notes unfold on a palate that is crisp and fresh on the attack, well-structured with already silky tannins.
About the estate:
Wihr-au-Val is the last wine-growing village as you travel up the Munster Valley. Its south-facing slopes had fallen into disrepair after 1945. In the 1970s, Henri Schoenheitz began replanting them. His son, also named Henri, is continuing his father’s work. He sold his first bottles in 1980 and today runs a charming estate covering nearly 16 hectares.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2016 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Located in the Munster Valley, in Wihr-au-Val, this family-owned estate does not own vineyards in the most prestigious Grand Cru appellations, but brilliantly cultivates lovely hillside vineyards. Though somewhat off the Wine Route, this estate is well represented among high-quality local restaurants. Prices remain quite attractive.