Pinot Gris
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pork loin, creamy mushroom risotto, smoked trout
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Schieferkopf, meaning 'slate hill,' represents Michel Chapoutier's exploration of Alsace's rare blue slate terroir around the historic village of Reichsfeld. This unique geological vein, dating back to the Precambrian era, is highly unusual for Alsace and imparts a distinct, vibrant minerality to the vines. Unlike traditional, off-dry Alsatian Pinot Gris, Schieferkopf's rendition is crafted in a bone-dry, precise style. The grapes are gently pressed and fermented using indigenous yeasts, then aged on fine lees in large oak foudres and stainless steel vats. This meticulous approach preserves the grape's natural stone-fruit character while amplifying the intense saline tension, smoky complexity, and structural drive inherited from the ancient blue slate soils.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2009 by the renowned Rhône winemaker Michel Chapoutier, Schieferkopf is dedicated to showcasing the rare blue slate terroirs of Alsace, specifically around the historic commune of Reichsfeld. Embracing organic and biodynamic viticulture, the estate focuses on expressing the intense minerality and complexity that this unique geological vein imparts to the vines. Schieferkopf is highly regarded for its precise, dry white wines, including exceptional Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Sylvaner, which offer a striking saline tension and vibrant acidity. Through meticulous craftsmanship, the winery beautifully bridges Alsatian tradition with a modern, terroir-driven philosophy.