Sylvaner
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
onion tart, grilled river fish, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Schieferkopf Sylvaner is a remarkable expression of a grape variety that has historically been undervalued in Alsace. Grown on the rare, highly coveted blue slate (schiste) soils of Reichsfeld—a geological anomaly in a region dominated by limestone and granite—this wine redefines Sylvaner's potential. The vines are cultivated using organic and biodynamic practices, forcing their roots deep into the fractured slate to extract intense minerality. Historically, Sylvaner was the workhorse of Alsace, but in this unique terroir, it achieves a noble, crystalline purity. The wine is vinified with minimal intervention, preserving its striking saline tension, vibrant acidity, and subtle herbal complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established by renowned Rhône vigneron Michel Chapoutier alongside passionate partners, Schieferkopf was born from a pursuit to explore and elevate the unique blue schist terroirs of Alsace and neighboring regions. Located in the picturesque village of Reichsfeld in Alsace, the estate is deeply committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture that honors the complex geology beneath the vines. The domaine focuses predominantly on pristine white wines, crafting expressive bottlings of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Sylvaner marked by minimal cellar intervention. Celebrated for distinctive cuvées such as Lieu Dit Buehl and prized Grand Cru expressions, Schieferkopf is acclaimed for producing wines defined by crystalline purity, electrifying acidity, and intense mineral precision.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sylvaner
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12%