At the end of the 1970s, Dominique, a native of Beaujolais, met Henri in Beaune where they both studied winemaking. Together, they chose to re-establish the historic family vineyards which dated back to early 19th century and began vinifying again at the estate in 1981. Today, the estate covers 17ha and their son, Adrien, came on board in 2014. Together, they continue to showcase their slopes respecting the specificity of each terroir : Linsenberg, Herrenreben and Holder.
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 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 ...
