Domaine Maurice Schoech - Harmonie R (Rangen de Thann) 2012 (750ml)
Price: $69.99
| Producer | Domaine Maurice Schoech |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Sku | 61045 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Maurice Schoech Description
The Schoech family can trace its roots in the vineyards of Ammerschwihr back to 1650. Artifacts from their heritage are on proud display in their cellar in the village of Ammerschwihr. The current estate was established in 1971 on the edge of the village and retains the name Maurice Schoech, although today the domaine is run by his sons, Jean-Léon and Sebastien Schoech.
The estate produces 25 different cuvées from 11 hectares of vines, 70% of which are located in prime hillside locations and harvested manually. All of the parcels are in and around Ammerschwihr except for one 0.5 ha plot in the famed Rangen de Thann vineyard, which is 15km south of the village. Including this little gem, a total of four hectares are planted in Grand Cru vineyards, with about 2.5 hectares in Kaefferkopf and 1 hectare in Mambourg.
This wine is a true field blend, the varieties interplanted and the grapes harvested, fermented, and aged together. Ironically, the words “Rangen de Thann” are not permitted on the label, due to Alsace’s controversial varietally-oriented appellation laws. As the only field blend made here, however, Schoech’s arguably offers the purest expression of Rangen’s distinctive terroir. The overriding impression of Harmonie “R” is not one of Pinot Gris nor of Riesling, but of smoke, earth, and power. And despite being built on the back of the often-sweet Pinot Gris, Harmonie “R” is typi- cally nearly or entirely dry despite its ample richness.
