Domaine Schoenheitz
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Steep granite slopes, hand-farmed for pure Alsace wines.
Domaine Schoenheitz is a family estate in Wihr-au-Val, at the gateway to Alsace's Munster Valley, where the Schoenheitz family has grown vines since 1812. Revived in the 1970s by Henri Schoenheitz Sr. and modernized from 1980 by his son Henri and wife Dominique — now joined by their son Adrien, the fourth generation — the domaine farms 17 hectares of steep, granite-strewn slopes so precipitous that all work is done entirely by hand. HVE-certified for sustainable viticulture, Schoenheitz crafts pure, mineral, food-friendly Alsace wines — chiefly Riesling and Gewurztraminer alongside Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Sylvaner and Pinot Noir — from the prized lieux-dits Linsenberg, Herrenreben and Holder, earning acclaim including a 20/20 score in the Bettane & Desseauve and Guide Hachette guides.
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Who Is This For?
For those who seek precise, terroir-driven Alsace whites with real minerality and cellaring potential — ideal alongside refined, delicately seasoned cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Domaine Schoenheitz's vineyards so distinctive?
- Their vines grow on some of Alsace's steepest, highest granite slopes at the entrance to the Munster Valley — terrain so precipitous that all vineyard work must be done entirely by hand, producing wines of exceptional purity and tension.
- How long has the Schoenheitz family been making wine in Wihr-au-Val?
- The family has grown vines here since 1812; after a hiatus, Henri Schoenheitz Sr. revived the estate in the 1970s, and it is now run by his son Henri, wife Dominique, and their son Adrien — the fourth generation.
- Is Domaine Schoenheitz farmed sustainably?
- Yes. The estate is HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale)-certified, working the steep granite slopes by hand to preserve soil health and biodiversity.
- What grape varieties does Domaine Schoenheitz grow?
- Riesling and Gewurztraminer lead their 17 hectares, alongside Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Sylvaner and Pinot Noir, sourced largely from the noted lieux-dits Linsenberg, Herrenreben and Holder.