Domaine Schoffit Riesling Harth Cuvée Tradition 2023
Domaine Schoffit
Bernard Schoffit's Harth vineyard sits on alluvial soils near Colmar, producing Riesling with a focus on freshness rather than power. The 2023 vintage delivers textbook Alsace Riesling — aromatic, bone-dry, mineral-driven — at a price that should be criminal. An ideal aperitif wine or partner for seafood. Drink within the next three years to enjoy its youthful energy.
Nose
Bright citrus — lime zest and green apple — with white floral notes and a stony, mineral quality. A subtle hint of honey appears as the wine opens, but the overall impression is one of clarity and focus.
Palate
Dry and taut with a crisp acidity that frames green apple and gooseberry fruit. The mid-palate expands with melon and a faint honeyed richness, but the mineral backbone keeps everything lean and propulsive. There is a pleasant bitterness on the back palate reminiscent of grapefruit pith.
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering citrus, green apple, and a chalky mineral dryness that persists.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Harth vineyard, alluvial soils, Colmar, Alsace
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's bracing acidity and citrus brightness cut through the rich pork and sauerkraut, while the subtle honey notes complement the dish's gentle sweetness from the braised cabbage.
Bernard Schoffit has quietly tended his family's vineyards in the Harth, the warm alluvial plain south of Colmar, since the 1970s, crafting crystalline Rieslings that emphasize freshness over the often richer Grand Cru style.
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