Situated at the edge of the Alsace wine route, the Schoenheitz vineyards are entirely concentrated on the steep slopes of the magnificent Munster Valley, at the beginning of the Vosges Mountains. The slopes boast the highest vineyard in Alsace. They are sometimes so steep that no tractor can work them. Granitic soils and extreme vine growing conditions develop pure and fine expression of the noble grapes varieties of Alsace.
The Schoenheitz family left Austria and settled in Wihr-au-Val and its environs after the 30-year-old war in 1648. It is an old and notable family: the records indicate that an ancestor was' Schultheiss', mayor of the village of Wihr-au-Val before the French Revolution ...
Schoenheitz family works the full range of Alsatian wines according to sustainable viticultural practices and by applying certified agriculture principles as outlined by HVE (High Environmental Value). This includes minimizing the pollution of waters, air and soil, preserving and supporting the long-term balance of soil, planting natural grass between the...
Linsenberg, Herrenreben and Holder :
3 granitic soils with south south-west exposure,
3 single vineyards on steep slopes up to 1640ft / 500m
The Schoenheitz family has been envolving in wine tourism for 20 years and offer different events, throughout the year, for all lovers of Alsatian wines: Christmas entertainment, gourmet aperitif, guided tours in the vines, tastings, food & wine pairings, groups by appointment, etc. Member of the diVines of Alsace, the estate is labeled "Cave de Noël" and "Alsace Ecotourism".
Pour les groupes, le domaine propose 6 formules d'accueil, de 9 à 50 personnes : visite de cave, dégustation commentée, Kougelhopf, Munster fermier au lait cru, visite du vignoble.
What to see and do in the Munster Valley!
In a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, come and discover the great matches with the cheeses of the Valley and let yourself be surprised by these harmonious combinations!
Jérôme knows the vineyard like the back of her hand! With him, you will not be bored: walk on the heights of Wihr-au-val, visit the family cellar and taste the local wines. Quite a programme!
