To the north of Riquewihr, the vines run along the southern and south-eastern slopes of the Schoenenbourg hillside at an altitude of between 265 and 380 metres, on a fairly steep slope.

The 53.40 ha site is established on Keuper, marly, dolomitic and gypseous soils, rich in fertilizing elements and which retain water well. They are covered by thin Quaternary layers of siliceous Vosges sandstone and Muschelkalk pebbles, while at the eastern end calcareous Lias marls are exposed.

On the Schoenenbourg, Riesling is king. Muscat and Pinot Gris also do well here.

The Grands Crus Schoenenbourg, excellent wines for ageing, develop powerful and rich aromas. The microclimate of the terroir is particularly suited to the prestigious Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles.

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