Pierre Sparr
Schoenenbourg Grand Cru Riesling
Sourced from just three rows owned by Maison Pierre Sparr in the historic Schoenenburg Grand Cru, this prized wine is crafted with exceptional care. Schoenenbourg, renowned since the 16th century, features south and southeast-facing slopes with unique, fertile soils combining Keuper, marl, dolomite, gypsum, and layers of gravel and sandstone.
The Schoenenbourg Grand Cru vineyard stretches across a rather steep south and southeast-facing hillside between the villages of Riquewihr and Zellenberg, covering a total area of 53.4 hectares (132 acres), at an altitude of 265 to 380 meters (869 to 1,246 feet). Schoenenbourg vineyard has been renowned since the 16th century and Pierre Sparr’s offering is 100% estate grown from just three rows of vines.
- Region
- Alsace
- Appellation
- Alsace
- Sub-Appellation
- Schoenenbourg Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Riesling
- Aging
- 8-10 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Bright yellow with golden highlights, this wine shows an expressive nose of minerality and flint, layered with smoky, pastry, and white fruit notes. The palate is rich and voluminous yet elegant, with the intensity typical of the 2022 vintage. A slight salinity and fresh lift carry through the finish, while hints of lemon on the retro-olfaction add complexity and length.
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2020
"“Richly styled and round, with ripe melon, green plum and star fruit flavors. Mouthcoating, but not heavy, with citrus and floral notes cruising alongside a vein of minerality and bitter almond elements. Full-bodied and long, with a zesty finish."
— Kristen Bieler, 2024
