The true heart of Alsace in Riquewihr with optional wine tasting
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet marl, white flower
Palate: green apple, candied lemon, salt, savoury spice
Marc Tempe's Schoenenbourg Riesling, long-lees aged in old foudre. Biodynamic, structured by the marl-gypsum slope above Riquewihr.
What it pairs with
- Pike quenelle Nantua Cream-sauced freshwater fish for the wine's stone.More wines for fish →
- Plateau de fruits de mer Saline Riesling against shellfish platter.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Aged Comte Crystalline cheese against the wine's marl mineral.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
Munster
Local tradition French Wikipedia says Munster goes with Riesling, though above all with Gewurztraminer. A dry Riesling's acidity cuts the creamy paste and the pungency of the washed rind without adding sweetness.
Bargkass
Our pick Bargkass is mild and low in salt, tasting of hay and fresh grass. A dry Riesling's acidity lifts the supple, melting paste without covering its gentle summer-pasture flavour.
How to serve Marc Tempe Schoenenbourg Riesling
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. Pike quenelle Nantua, Plateau de fruits de mer, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Marc Tempe's Schoenenbourg parcel is on marl-gypsum slopes above Riquewihr; the wine is aged on lees in old foudre for 30 months or more before bottling, biodynamic since 1996.
- 1996First Marc Tempe Schoenenbourg Riesling Grand Cru bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Marc Tempe · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg
- Oak
- Old foudre; long lees ageing 30 plus months
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 38 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1996
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Marc Tempe Schoenenbourg Riesling
What does Marc Tempe Schoenenbourg Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet marl, white flower. On the palate, green apple, candied lemon, salt, savoury spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Marc Tempe's Schoenenbourg Riesling, long-lees aged in old foudre. Biodynamic, structured by the marl-gypsum slope above Riquewihr.
When should I drink Marc Tempe Schoenenbourg Riesling?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marc Tempe Schoenenbourg Riesling?
Pike quenelle Nantua is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Plateau de fruits de mer and Aged Comte. Cream-sauced freshwater fish for the wine's stone.
What grapes are in Marc Tempe Schoenenbourg Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg.
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