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Alsace L'Indigène, Domaine Bohn 2022
Domaine Bohn
Tucked away in the secluded village of Reichsfeld—just a few kilometres from bustling Andlau yet worlds apart—Domaine Bohn is a hidden gem rooted in centuries of viticultural heritage. Sheltered by the Ungersberg mountain and shaped by ancient schist, slate, and shale soils, this untouched corner of Alsace has quietly produced exceptional wines since the 12th century. Despite lacking a Grand Cru designation (for purely political reasons), its steep vineyards—once cultivated by Cistercian monks—are undeniably of that calibre, attracting serious interest from major names like Chapoutier.
For over 300 years, the Bohn family has tended these prized slopes, passing down deep-rooted knowledge and a profound respect for the land. Today, Bernard and his son Arthur steward the domaine with a bold, biodiverse philosophy—eschewing tillage, preserving wild flora, and embracing experimental techniques. Arthur’s arrival in 2010 marked a turning point: his talent for crafting vivid, sulphur-free and skin-contact wines has redefined the estate. With a fiercely natural approach and a focus on expressing terroir, his bottlings are full of energy, depth, and authenticity—truly some of Alsace’s most exciting wines.
Old vines of sylvaner (70yo) growing for 2/3 on schist and 1/3 on sandstone. The grapes go through a 5 weeks maceration following a similar process to Schieferberg Zero.
A gently glowing orange colour, it is refined and nuanced with enticing aromas of ripe apricot, pomelo and peppercorn. Schist and sandstone have imparted verticality and a lovely rusticity with fresh and salivating tannins.
Producer Domaine Bohn of Bernard and Arthur Bohn
Origin Reichsfeld,Bas-Rhin,Alsace, France
Grapes 100% Sylvaner
Vintage 2022
Alcohol 13% ABV
Style Med body macerated white
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, whole bunch macerated for 5 weeks, then gently pressed, fermented with indigenous yeast without temp control. Unfiltred, unfined. No added sulphur
Notes Biodynamic (practising), Organic, Natural