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The Schlumberger family originated in Swabia, a region of southern Germany that is now part of Baden-Württemberg. Claus Schlumberger was the first of the family to settle in Guebwiller in the 16th century, at the time of the Abbots of Murbach. He soon became opposed to the hegemony of the abbots and moved to Mulhouse, which had been a free town since the 14th century and had embraced Protestantism. After Claus’s death, many Schlumbergers from Swabia came to Mulhouse to work as tanners like him. This led to many generations of Schlumbergers, making them the largest family in Mulhouse by the 17th century.

As a 100% harvesting winegrower, we only make wine from our own harvest, which means we don’t buy grapes, juice or wine. Alsatian winegrowers account for just 22% of the region’s production!

Situated on the vertiginous slopes of Guebwiller, in the south of Alsace, with 50° inclinations and an altitude ranging from 250 to 390 metres, our mountainside vineyard is without doubt one of the most striking in Alsace. It has the great privilege of benefiting from triple exposure to the sun: south-west, south and south-east. Guebwiller is the only commune in Alsace to claim 4 Grands Crus.

In fact, half of our vineyard, i.e. 70 hectares, is made up of these unique terroirs.

Wine making:

The grapes are handpicked and whole bunches are pressed. There is static settling of the lees. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled tuns, followed by rising on the less for 8 months.

Description:

Nose: The nose is frank, pleasant and of good intensity. We perceive a dominant scent of citrus fruits, zest of yuzu, lime, white flowers, and a spicy register of ginger. Aeration amplifies these odours and reveals the pear and an underlying mineral smokiness. The odour profile provides a good feeling of freshness. The variety is racy, and the definition of terroir is becoming clearer.

Taste: The attack on the palate is slender, the alcohol support full-bodied. We evolve on a sharp medium, marked by pearling. We find the range of aromas of the nose, always focused on citrus fruits, zest of yuzu, lime, pear, fine vegetal, white flowers, spices, ginger, and this smoky touch of gunflint. We feel a hint of firm bitterness. The finish presents a good length, 8-9 caudalies, as well as a strict vivacity and a persistent bitterness. The balance is about purity, crystallinity. The great mineral bitters structure the whole, while the precise range of aromas reinforces an impression of freshness.