Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir by Domaine Schoenheitz

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, fine spice

Palate: sour cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, savoury finish

Schoenheitz's Linsenberg Pinot Noir from Munster valley granite. The maison is the main producer working the upper Munster valley sub-zone.

What it pairs with

Roast duck
Cherry register for the bird's dark meat.
Coq au Riesling Find coq au riesling on TableJourney →
Pinot Noir for the creamy Alsace chicken.
Munster cheese Find munster cheese on TableJourney →
Pinot Noir earth softens Vosges washed-rind.

How to serve Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Roast duck, Coq au Riesling, Munster cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Domaine Schoenheitz is the main producer working the Munster valley sub-zone of Alsace, on granite slopes deep in the Vosges. The Linsenberg Pinot Noir is their flagship red.

1995 — First Linsenberg Pinot Noir bottling

Facts

Producer: Domaine Schoenheitz
Grapes: Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification: Alsace AOC
Oak: 12 to 18 months in French oak, modest new-oak share
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 1995

Frequently asked about Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir

What does Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, fine spice. On the palate, sour cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, savoury finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Schoenheitz's Linsenberg Pinot Noir from Munster valley granite. The maison is the main producer working the upper Munster valley sub-zone.

When should I drink Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir?

Roast duck is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au Riesling and Munster cheese. Cherry register for the bird's dark meat.

What grapes are in Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.

Schoenheitz Linsenberg Pinot Noir