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Riesling Muenchberg Grand Cru, Domaine Bohn 2020
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.
The Muenchberg Grand Cru, in Nothalten, takes its name from the 12th century Cistercian monks who used to meticulously work the southern exposed slope. The croissant-shaped vineyard is a suntrap over sandstone and volcanic deposits, a unique terroir with poor and acidic soil – the pH is so low that vignerons, including local hero Patrick Meyer, practise liming to improve plant growth. The Bohns own 27 ares of vines averaging 70yo and yielding tiny grapes with thick skins. Slowly and directly pressed, the wine stays on its lees for a year in traditional foudres, and is racked once during élevage, bottling is made without any filtration or added sulphur.
This is a 'grand vin de terroir', a multilayered umami bomb which graciously combines depth of flavours and intense salinity. A textural wine in its youth that will develop complex aromas over the years. For drinking now to 2030.
Producer Domaine Bohn of Bernard and Arthur Bohn
Origin Reichsfeld,Bas-Rhin,Alsace, France
Grapes 100% Riesling
Vintage 2020
Alcohol 13% ABV
Style Med body macerated white
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, gently pressed, fermented with indigenous yeast without temp control in traditional foudres for 1 year on fine lees and aged in the same vessel. Unfiltred, unfined. No added sulphur
Notes Biodynamic (practising), Organic, Natural