Terroirs:
Rangen de Thann, the southermost of the Alsace vineyard, has one of the most unique and unequalled volcanic soils in France, composed of siliceous rock, lava base material and detritus from a granite terrain.
Stony Colmar Plain from Glacial Flows, pebbles and alluvial soil in Harth
Granite and granite sands of the Turckheim on the dizzying slopes of Sommerberg
Grape Varieties:
Auxerrois, Chasselas, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Age of the wineyards: from 20 to more than 83 years
Area:
Thur River, Rangenberg Mountain.
Classification:
- AOC Alsace Grand cru Rangen-Clos Saint Théobald (Monopole)
- AOC Alsace Grand cru Sommemberg (Turckheim)
- AOC Alsace
Target:
The philosopphy of the domaine is to continue the thirteenth century tradition handed down by the Clos of Saint Theobald’s meticulous monks'work and to have wines which clearly show what the vintage year has really been.
Descriptions
Evaluations:
highly precise wines, delicate and always in tension.
- Gewurtztraminer: aromatic and highly expressive. Fullness, tension and perceptible bitterness (characteristic given by the terroir)
- Pinot Gris: rich and concentred, full and soft with smoky notes.
- Riesling: high precision, delicacy and tension accompanied by ubiquitous salinity.
Common notes:
Great precision. Assertive and mineral. Acid-sapid tension, longevity.
They preserve the Heritage
Food matching:
Whites: raw seafood such as swordfiish and oysters, foie gras, vegetables, first courses of feather game such as teal, noble meat and goat cheese such as robiola.
Pinot Blanc Auxerrois Vieilles Vignes
Vintage 2022
Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois
3,7g/l
A note of light finesse defines Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois. Lotus and laurel flowers, lavender and white pepper. Structured, soft and pleasant. Fulfilling.
Chasselas Vieilles Vignes
Vintage 2022100% Chasselas - 2g/l
Aging: 12 months in bottle
Herath, in the district of Colmar, pebbles
Elegant, fruity and floral wildflowers. Aromatic herbs.The mouthfeel is fresh, savoury and complex in structure. The taste is pleasing, casual and convivial. The identity of the territory is a constant feature.
Riesling Lieu-dit-Harth Tradition
Vintage 2020100% Riesling
1,1 ha small mixed pebbles dating back to the Quaternary Era
Bouquet of great finesse, mineral. A wine for gastronomic events.
Gewurztraminer Cuvée Alexandre Vieilles Vignes
Vintage 2016100% Gewurztraminer
30 g/l
Aging 18 months in bottle
Expressive and delicate, it goes well with both simple and complex dishes.
Gewurztraminer Lieu-dit Harth Cuvèe Caroline
Vintage 2015100% Gewurtstraminer
33 g/l
Refined and lively. A sweet wine able to create emotions from the first sip. The dry finish stimulates and inspires. Attractive and enchanting.
Pinot Gris Tradition
Vintage 2020100% Pinot Gris
5,4 g/l
A noble expression of the singular terroir of Colmar, Pinot Gris Tradition 2018 is pure and delicate.
Pinot Gris Vieilles Cuvèe Alexandre 2016
Vintage 2016100% Pinot Gris
32 g/l
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains
Thanks to the low-yielding old vines Pinot Gris is an expressive and refined wine, good and generous.
Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg
Vintage 2022100% Riesling - 6g/l
Aging: 18 months in bottle
Sommerberg, Trois-Epis vine, south of Katzenthal
400 m, south exposure, pendence of the territory 45°
granite
From the most suitable vineyard of Sommeberg, being cultivated since 1214, comes a wine of a brilliant golden yellow colour, characterized by an incredible array of aromatic components. It is vertical, rich and taut. The acidity is accompanied by a perfect making of the parts. Balanced and harmonic.
Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint Théobald"
Vintage 2021100% Riesling
6 g/l
Aging: 18 months in bottle
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks .
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains
Siliceous and lava based
Smoky notes. The bouquet has clear scents of grapefruit, apricots. Hints of Moroccan saffron. Hydrocarbur and gunpowder taste. Wet gravel and even moss, prickly pear and alkekengi. Highly precise, delicate and taut. Saline. Complex, wide, original.
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint Théobald"
Vintage 2021100% Pinot Gris
23 g/l
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains
Siliceous rock and lava base
Smoky. The earth hint is ever present . Rich, concentred, full and smooth.
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint-Théobald"
Vintage 2019100% Gewurztraminer
49 g/l
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains
Siliceous rock and lava base
Aromatic and highly expressive. Fullness and tension are the prevailing qualities. A slightly bitter sensation is typical of this terroir.
Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint-Théobald" Vendanges Tardives
Vintage 2015100% Riesling
63 g/l
5,7 acidity
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains
Siliceous rock and lava base
Potent and elegant, concentred and fresh.
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint-Théobald" Vendanges Tardives
Vintage 2015100% Pinot Gris
91 g/l
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains
Siliceous rock and lava base
Golden. Vigorous and refined. Notes of chamomile, incense, candied orange. Intense, fresh and long. Delicious.
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint-Théobald" Vendanges Tardives
Vintage 2011100% Gewurztraminer
71 g/l
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains.
Siliceous rock and lava base
Noble and sublime. Persuasive. A very convincing and intriguing wine.
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint-Théobald" Sélection de Grains Nobles
Vintage 2007100% Pinot Gris
265 g/l(2007) e 175 g/l (2002)
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains.
Siliceous rock and lava base
Pure, very concentred. Ripe fruit aromas. Decades of longevity
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint-Théobald" Sèlection de Grains Nobles
Vintage 2006100% Gewurztraminer
150g/l
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains.
Siliceous rock and lava base.
More and more intense by the increasing and changing of the aromatic expression, it is immediately recognizable and enveloping. Fresh and persistent.
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann "Clos Saint-Théobald" Sèlection de Grains Nobles "Larme de Lave"
Vintage 2005100% Pinot Gris
346 g/l
100% of grape clusters with botrytis
The Clos Saint Théobald site is a monopole of Domaine Schoffit. It is situated in the middle of Rangen, the most prestigious and southernmost vineyard in Alsace and the only one in the region on volcanic rocks.
Exposure of the vineyard: on the steep south-facing slopes of the Rangerberg Mountains
Siliceous rock and lava base
Berries selected one by one. Subtle luminosity, complex nose of ripe fruit, apricots and honey. In the mouth explosion of almonds, ripe fruit and beeswax hints. Great cleanliness in acidity that balances the high sugar content, thanks to the noble molds. Longevity of 50 years.
It goes well with paté di foie gras
