Notify me
2023 Riesling Grand Cru “Schoenenbourg”
Meyer-Fonné
Powerhouse intensity, concentration, kaleidoscopic flavor, unique terroir: in short, one of the great Riesling terroirs in all of northern Europe, particularly when translated by the talented hand of Félix Meyer. Much like the weighty clay and marl terroir itself, Schoenenbourg is heavy stuff. Only ten cases are imported into the United States every year—well, nine and a half after I get my share. Compare its price to that of a top grower’s premier cru white Burgundy and then try to develop a list of reasons not to jump all over this opportunity delivered by the current imperfection of market forces.
—Dixon Brooke
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2023 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | Riesling |
| Appellation: | Alsace Grand Cru |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Alsace |
| Producer: | Meyer-Fonné |
| Winemaker: | François & Félix Meyer |
| Vineyard: | Planted in 1995, .14 ha |
| Soil: | Marl “marne verte de keuper” |
| Aging: | Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks or oak barrels over a period of 1-3 months. |
| Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
More from this Producer or Region
2021 Riesling “Pfoeller”
France | Alsace
One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.
2023 Riesling Grand Cru “Wineck Schlossberg”
France | Alsace
You’ll detect a steely quality on the finish, and the slightest hint of the petrol often associated with Riesling. Delicious!
2023 Pinot Noir “Altenbourg”
France | Alsace
This is a rich, ample, seductive Pinot with notes of tea leaves, strawberries, and blackberries.
2024 Edelzwicker
France | Alsace
Delicate, floral, and highly aromatic, Félix Meyer’s Edelzwicker is an insider’s ticket to the wonders of Alsace at bargain cost.
2021 Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive “Hinterburg de Katzenthal”
France | Alsace
Almond, butter, orange confit, white truffle—it’s all there in the awesome bouquet—then you experience the unctuous, dense palate with a texture to write home about.
2024 Riesling “Vignoble de Katzenthal”
France | Alsace
This Riesling “Katz,” as we call it, is a beautifully linear and chiseled style of Riesling, fresh and pure.
2018 Pinot Gris “Dorfburg”
France | Alsace
That grapes can be cajoled and fashioned to make such a liquid is miraculous. This aroma is beyond belief.
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
France | Alsace
This rich, gastronomic crémant with fine and elegant bubbles will have even the Champagne purist singing its praises.
2020 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
France | Alsace
Meyer’s 2020 is lovely stuff—fermented dry, full-bodied in style, it shines at table in a multitude of gastronomic settings with kaleidoscopic range.
2023 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
France | Alsace
Note the intensity, the power, but the delicate touch on the finish.
About The Producer
Meyer-Fonné
About The Region
Alsace
Tragically, Alsace might be the most misunderstood wine region of France. In spite of its long history of viticulture and tremendous diversity of pedigreed terroirs, a past fraught with marketing mishaps has left consumers baffled as to what exactly to expect inside one of these mysterious tall, thin bottles.
The good news, on the other hand, is that a new wave of quality-oriented growers is working hard to put Alsace in its rightful place as one of the world’s most fascinating sources of fine white wine. By embracing tradition, respecting terroir, and making a concerted effort to better communicate the countless virtues their wines have to offer, they have succeeded in putting Alsace back on the map.
Crafted from a number of grape varieties and beautifully interpreting the region’s mosaic of soil types, our Alsace imports are by and large dry whites offering exceptional versatility at table. While each of these selections is ready to be uncorked tonight, the finest among them are also capable of maturing for many, many years in a cool cellar. Expect kaleidoscopic aromatics, lively acidities, and loads of terroir transparency in these skillfully crafted masterpieces. Enjoy a foray into the thrilling world of the world’s most underrated wine region, and certainly do not hesitate to contact our sales staff with any questions as you take off on this mouth-watering adventure.
More from Alsace or France
2023 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg “Wibtal”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2023 Pinot Noir “Altenbourg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Sommerberg” Vendange Tardive
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2018 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2021 Pinot Gris “Fronholz”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2021 Crémant d’Alsace Brut
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Gewurztraminer “Réserve”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Eichberg”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2019 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Eichberg Trois Châteaux”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2023 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Wineck-Schlossberg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Muscat
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2022 Riesling “Clos Mathis”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2023 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg “Wibtal”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2023 Pinot Noir “Altenbourg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Sommerberg” Vendange Tardive
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2018 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2021 Pinot Gris “Fronholz”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2021 Crémant d’Alsace Brut
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Gewurztraminer “Réserve”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Eichberg”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2019 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Eichberg Trois Châteaux”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2023 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Wineck-Schlossberg”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Muscat
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2022 Riesling “Clos Mathis”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
Where the newsletter started
Where the newsletter started
Every three or four months I would send my clients a cheaply made list of my inventory, but it began to dawn on me that business did not pick up afterwards. It occurred to me that my clientele might not know what Château Grillet is, either. One month in 1974 I had an especially esoteric collection of wines arriving, so I decided to put a short explanation about each wine into my price list, to try and let my clients know what to expect when they uncorked a bottle. The day after I mailed that brochure, people showed up at the shop, and that is how these little propaganda pieces for fine wine were born.—Kermit Lynch