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Domaine Schoffit is a reference estate in Alsace, based in Colmar and world-renowned for its wines from the Grand Cru Rangen de Thann, the only volcanic terroir in the region. Across approximately 17 hectares farmed with extreme care and a great deal of manual work, the Schoffit family, today led by Alexandre, produces wines that are straight, pure and expressive, with balance as their guiding principle. Its jewel, the Clos Saint-Théobald, a monopole at the heart of the Rangen, yields Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Muscat among the finest in Alsace, complemented by a range from the lieu-dit Harth and the Grand Cru Sommerberg. 

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Schoffit Alsace Muscat Tradition 2017
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Schoffit Alsace Muscat Tradition 2017

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History of Domaine Schoffit

The history of Domaine Schoffit begins around Colmar, where Robert Schoffit founded the family estate on about ten hectares, primarily on the lieu-dit of La Harth. It was, however, his son Bernard Schoffit who would give the estate its standing as a great Alsatian vineyard. Still very young, and after years of negotiation, Bernard embarked from 1986 on an ambitious programme of acquiring plots in the Grand Cru Rangen, in Thann, at the southernmost tip of the Wine Route.

At the heart of this terroir, he patiently restored the Clos Saint-Théobald, much of which had been abandoned due to the vertiginous steepness of its slopes. Through his determination, he breathed new life into these hillsides and made them the jewel of the estate, earning the domaine numerous accolades and international renown. Today, it is Alexandre Schoffit who embodies the new generation at the helm of the estate, with a surface area of around 17 hectares and an approach that is ever more respectful of living systems, in organic farming.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Schoffit

The estate draws its richness from three terroirs of strongly contrasting personalities. Around Colmar, the lieu-dit Harth offers a sandy, highly draining plain pebble soil covered in loess, benefiting from a warm and dry microclimate ideal for expressive varietal wines. In Niedermorschwihr, the Grand Cru Sommerberg unfolds its granite soils over steep south-facing slopes, a preferred terroir for chiselled and mineral Rieslings.

The pinnacle remains the Grand Cru Rangen, in Thann, Alsace's only volcanic terroir. Its stony, dark and warm soils of volcano-sedimentary origin, and its vertiginous slopes, provide a wonderful home for Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Within this cru, the Clos Saint-Théobald constitutes the estate's monopole. Convinced that quality is determined above all in the vineyard, Domaine Schoffit works there almost entirely by hand, targets low yields and harvests healthy, concentrated grapes at full ripeness.

Vinifications at Domaine Schoffit

In the cellar, the philosophy is one of respecting the fruit and pursuing complete phenolic ripeness for each variety. The grapes are pressed as whole bunches, slowly and gently, then the musts are cold-clarified before fermentation. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally for the majority of the wines, and ageing continues on fine lees until bottling, with carefully controlled sulphur doses.

This approach yields balanced, precise and remarkably pure wines, capable of faithfully expressing each terroir. Domaine Schoffit also excels in sweet and late-harvest wines: the Pinot Gris from the Rangen allows for the production of Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles almost every year, with residual sugars elegantly enlivened by acidity, resulting in exceptional wines for ageing.

The Cuvées of Domaine Schoffit

Crémant d'Alsace Extra Brut: made without dosage liqueur, this crémant is based on a blend of Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir. Dry and taut, it offers a fine bubble and great freshness, perfect as an aperitif.

Chasselas Vieilles Vignes: having become a true benchmark for this often overlooked variety, this Chasselas from old vines captivates with its straightforwardness, freshness and delicacy. An elegant and thirst-quenching easy-drinking wine.

Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes: a blend of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois from the gravelly-loessic terroir of La Harth, vinified in stainless steel tanks. Dry and harmonious, it reveals aromas of peach and subtle floral notes.

Riesling Lieu-dit Harth Tradition: a dry and distinguished Riesling from old vines in Colmar. Subtle and refined, it pairs ideally with fish, seafood and refined dishes.

Pinot Gris Tradition: an opulent and full-bodied white wine with generous substance. Its richness makes it an ideal companion for game and white meats.

Gewurztraminer Cuvée Caroline: a distinguished and full-bodied Gewurztraminer with exotic and spiced aromas, a broad and expressive palate, true to the generous style of the house.

Pinot Noir: the estate's only red wine, this Alsatian Pinot Noir offers delicate fruit and lovely finesse, vinified with the same exacting standards as the whites.

Pinot Gris Cuvée Alexandre: from old vines, this heady and complex Pinot Gris displays great depth and a beautiful length. A gastronomic wine of character.

Gewurztraminer Cuvée Alexandre: a powerful and rich Gewurztraminer with intense aromas of exotic fruits and spices. A prestigious cuvée from old vines, ideal as an aperitif as well as with spiced dishes.

Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg: born on the granite terroir of the Sommerberg, this Riesling is vertical, rich and taut, with remarkable precision. Balanced and harmonious, it illustrates the mineral nobility of granite.

Riesling Grand Cru Rangen Clos Saint-Théobald: a mineral and complex Fine Wine from the volcanic terroir of the Rangen. Broad and powerful, it unfolds aromas of white flowers and citrus tinged with beeswax, with great freshness and fine bitterness. A summit for ageing.

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen Clos Saint-Théobald: an unmissable reference of the estate, this Pinot Gris from volcanic soil stands out for its smoky and toasted notes and its full, rich and concentrated palate. The terroir is immediately recognisable.

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen Clos Saint-Théobald: an exceptional Gewurztraminer with intense exotic aromas, a luscious and powerful palate, sublimated by the warm and mineral signature of the Rangen.

Muscat Grand Cru Rangen Clos Saint-Théobald: a rare cuvée made from Muscat Ottonel, produced in very small quantities. Aromatic and almost dry, it captivates with its finesse and airy delicacy.

Vendanges Tardives: produced during great vintages, particularly in Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer, these cuvées from overripe grapes yield luscious, unctuous wines with notes of stewed yellow fruits, dried fruits and honey, perfect with foie gras or cheeses.

Sélection de Grains Nobles: the pinnacle of the estate's sweet wines, these rare cuvées from grapes affected by noble rot combine spectacular concentration with preserved freshness, offering exceptional ageing potential and emotion.

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