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The Bernard and Arthur Bohn estate benefits from exceptional terroirs in Alsace

The Schieferberg

A unique terroir in Alsace, situated on a steep south- and south-east-facing slope, sheltered by the Ungersberg massif, which rises to 901 metres. It is within this layered rock formation, composed of Villé blue schist formed by the compression of clay within the Earth’s crust, that the stones accumulate heat during the day and release it at night. The Schieferberg Zéro cuvée is a splendid expression of this terroir through maceration.

The Oberhagel

It is situated right in the heart of the Schieferberg, traditionally harvested when the grapes are slightly overripe. Whilst favouring a dry vinification style to produce a wine for fine dining. The Riesling offers aromas of candied citrus, aniseed and mint, with a flinty minerality. The Pinot Gris features aromas of quince. On schist, Riesling reigns supreme. Two cuvées bear this out: the estate’s signature Riesling Oberhagel and the Riesling Nature.

The Sohlenberg, the Muenchberg Grand Cru and the Sauthal 

These are terroirs of pink, volcanic sandstone. Like the Schieferberg, the soil is well-drained, aerated and warms up quickly. The Riesling expresses itself through aromas of white flowers and pineapple, with a hint of minerality. This red soil also suits Pinot Noir perfectly, giving it that raspberry note. Vinified as a red and aged in barrels, it produces wines that are both elegant and powerful, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry.

From environmental protection to organic farming

Bernard and Arthur Bohn cultivate their schist and volcanic sandstone soils using environmentally friendly and organic methods.

They manage their soil with great care. The diversity and preservation of the local flora and fauna is fundamental to the estate’s vineyard. Native vegetation covers the ground; the grass is not mown but rolled into a green carpet. Here, chemicals are avoided through the practice of ecological and organic viticulture that respects the environment. As independent winegrowers, Bernard and Arthur Bohn follow their own path.

Bernard and Arthur Bohn deliberately keep yields low and harvest all their wines by hand. Bernard is also the estate’s oenologist. A stickler for quality, he explains that wine must reflect, without artifice, the terroir and climate from which it originates. He advocates a minimalist winemaking approach, free from oenological additives. For the majority of the vintages, vinification concludes with a long ageing period in old Alsatian casks or barrels to achieve the balance and persistence of fine dining wines; mineral, fresh, light, persistent and very easy to drink.

A few photos of the Bernard and Arthur Bohn estate