CRUSH OF THE MONTH: Domaine Bohn, Reichsfeld, (Bas-Rhin)
The Bohn family members have been winegrowers for well over three centuries in Reichsfeld, handing over prime terroirs and passing down savoir-faire from generation to generation.
at the age of 18, Bernard Bohn took over the family winey and has since crafted an individually unique style of wines on the only outcrop of schist terroir IN alsace. NOWADAYS, Bernard and his son arthur LOOK AFTER THEIR HERITAGE WITH BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AS CORE VALUES. THEY FARM JUST OVER 9 HECTARES. SOILS ARE NOT WORKED. THEY go beyong organic agriculture to incorporate uncommon techniques, such as completely abandoning vineyard plowing and allowing cover crops to coexist to create balance in the vines.
WHAT WE’RE SIPPIN’ ON:
Crémant D’Alsace Brut Nature NV - this sparkler is a 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 35yr old vines grown on sandstone-volcanic soil. Fermentation on indigenous yeasts.
“En Vrac” Cuvée - this is a non-vintage blend of Riesling and Sylvaner that gets aged for two years in foudres (wood barrels) then bottled a l’ancienne (the old fashioned way). Unfined and unfiltered.
Pinot Noir Les Roches Rouges - this is 100% Pinot noir that spent 14 months on fine lees in oak barrels. Complex structure with native yeasts.
Ready to sit back with boundless curiosity and appreciate the innovations from this far away village?
In Northeastern France, between the Rhine river and the Vosges mountains lies the sunniest region in the country: Alsace. A patchwork of scenic towns, rolling hills, and ancient vineyards, which produce some of the finest white wines in the world.
The area’s historical Germanic influences are reflected in the wines. Each region used the distinctive Rhine-shaped bottle and cultivates some of the same grape varieties. With it’s long dry seasons and varied soils, Alsace offers up seven distinct wines named for those grapes: Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Tokay Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, and Muscat. These wines are sometimes called the white wines for those who love reds; rich, complex freshness, purity and fruitiness.