In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet schist, smoke
Palate: green apple, lime, salt, smoke
Bernard Bohn's natural-style Schist Riesling from Reichsfeld in the Lower Vosges. Biodynamic, smoky, mineral; one of the few Steige-schist bottlings in Alsace.
What it pairs with
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Smoked trout
Schist-smoke Riesling for smoked freshwater fish. -
Sole meuniere
Brown-butter fish for the wine's smoky stone. -
Aged Comte
Crystalline cheese against the wine's schist mineral.
How to serve Bernard Bohn Riesling Schiste
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Smoked trout, Sole meuniere, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bernard Bohn farms a small estate around Reichsfeld in the Lower Vosges, on the same Steige schist as Kreydenweiss's Kastelberg. Biodynamic, natural-leaning winemaking.
- 2008 — Bernard Bohn schist Riesling becomes a fixture
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Bohn
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Large old foudre; long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 20 to 30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Bernard Bohn Riesling Schiste
What does Bernard Bohn Riesling Schiste taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet schist, smoke. On the palate, green apple, lime, salt, smoke. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Bernard Bohn's natural-style Schist Riesling from Reichsfeld in the Lower Vosges. Biodynamic, smoky, mineral; one of the few Steige-schist bottlings in Alsace.
When should I drink Bernard Bohn Riesling Schiste?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Bernard Bohn Riesling Schiste?
Smoked trout is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Aged Comte. Schist-smoke Riesling for smoked freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Bernard Bohn Riesling Schiste?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.