Domaines Schlumberger

Family vignerons and winemakers since 1810

A great family

Domaines Schlumberger was founded in 1810 by Nicolas Schlumberger, who established vineyards on the renowned slopes above the town of Guebwiller. These vineyard sites, now run by 7th generation of the family, Severine and Thomas, have a remarkably long history of viticulture, having been planted since 207AD. Through successive generations, the Schlumberger holding has grown to be one of France’s largest and finest domaines. Schlumberger now own 130 hectares of vineyards, 70 of which are qualified as Grand Cru. This makes them not only the largest owner of vineyards in Alsace, but also the largest owner of Grand Cru in the region. Today Alain Beydon-Schlumberger runs the winery together with nephew, Thomas and niece, Séverine.

Vineyards 

The vineyards include four Grand Cru sites which contribute to more than 50% of total production. Yields are kept deliberately low, with a clear focus on producing top quality wines with optimum purity of fruit. It is often a necessity on the steeper slopes of light, sandy soil which can be as much as 60 degrees gradient. The vines are horizontally planted in rows, protected by 50 kilometres of dry-stone walls to prevent soil erosion. The vineyards have ideal exposure (south to south east) and a cooling breeze, allowing the organically farmed grapes, to reach optimum maturity. Domaines Schlumberger is a certified Level 3 (the top level) High Environmental Producer and has been 100% sustainable since 2003.

Grand Cru Range

The terraced slopes of Grand Cru Kitterlé (known as “The Calf Breaker”, due to its steep slopes that can reach 50°!) face south-west, south and south-east and are situated on volcanic-sandy soils permitting limited yields of only 25hl/ha. The resultant concentration of flavours is staggering and the wines have a mineral quality, fine acidity and exceptional ageing potential.

Grand Cru Kessler (The Small Basin) faces south-east and, as its name suggests, has a valley-like depression at its center which shelters the vines from the north winds and cold draughts. With slightly richer clay soils, its unique microclimate and yields of just 30hl/ha, it gives generally quite supple and well balanced wines with pronounced floral aromas.

To the north-east of Guebwiller, the Grand Cru Saering (The Sea Ring, as the area was covered by sea) vineyard faces south-east to east. With a subsoil of sandstone pebbles interspersed with layers of marl, deeper deposits of clay, heavy sandy marl and rocks, the site is ideal for Riesling. Yields of around 30hl/ha produce wines that are typically floral with pronounced fruit flavours on the palate and the driest character of all the Grand Crus.

Les Princes Abbés

Named after the Prince Abbots who owned the vineyard from the 9th to the 18th century, the classic range blend includes fruit from the young Grand Cru vines. With the focus on the expression of classic varietal characteristics, similar to the second wines of the great châteaux of Bordeaux, Les Princes Abbés range delivers a taste of Grand Cru wines at an everyday approachable style.

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Pinot Blanc 'Les Princes Abbes' 2022 — Domaines Schlumberger

Pinot Blanc 'Les Princes Abbes' 2022

AOC Alsace

Pinot Blanc

Tasting note

Pale golden yellow with notes of citrus and yellow fruit. On the palate, this wine is crisp but with good weight, it is nicely balanced and finishes dry.

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Riesling 'Les Princes Abbes' 2021 — Domaines Schlumberger

Riesling 'Les Princes Abbes' 2021

AOC Alsace

100% Riesling

Tasting note

Pale yellow with green hues. Aromas of citrus fruits, clementine, pineapple and ginger which follow to the palate. Lime, yuzu zest and white flowers. This wine is lively, medium-bodied with an attractive underlying mineral finish.

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Pinot Gris 'Les Princes Abbes' 2021 — Domaines Schlumberger

Pinot Gris 'Les Princes Abbes' 2021

AOC Alsace

100% Pinot Gris

Tasting note

Golden yellow in colour with hints of green, this Pinot Gris offers a bouquet of ripe fruit and fruit compote, yellow fruits, golden apple, quince, Mirabelle plum, orgeat syrup and this characteristic smokiness. On the palate the wine is soft and fleshy with a slight roundness. The finish is fresh filled with orgeat syrup, yellow fruits, honey, button mushrooms. Well-balanced and pure.

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Gewurztraminer 'Les Princes Abbes' 2022 — Domaines Schlumberger

Gewurztraminer 'Les Princes Abbes' 2022

AOC Alsace

100% Gewurztraminer

Tasting note

The colour is lemon yellow with light green reflections of good intensity. The nose is frank, pleasant and intense. The wine shows aromas of tropical fruit, citrus, candied orange, grapefruit, pear, peach, mango, passion fruit along with a floral note, rose and spices, ginger, curry. On the the palate presents the wine is complex and structured. with flavours of citrus, grapefruit, candied orange, exotic fruits, peach, pear, passion fruit, mango, rose, spices, curry and ginger. There is a hint of firm bitterness. The finish is long and lively.

 

 

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Riesling ‘Saering’ 2021 — Domaines Schlumberger

Riesling ‘Saering’ 2021

AOC Alsace Grand Cru

100% Riesling

Tasting note

Golden in colour with green hues, with aromas of lime, camomile, stone fruits and a hint of white pepper. Zippy, mineral and dry.

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Pinot Gris 'Kessler' 2018 — Domaines Schlumberger

Pinot Gris 'Kessler' 2018

AOC Alsace Grand Cru

100% Pinot Gris

Tasting note

The robe is pale yellow with light reflections, of medium intensity. The disk is
bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth.
The nose is marked, pleasant, a bit short. We perceive a dominant of fine earth
scents, yellow fruits, mirabelle plum, slightly smoked. The airing enhances these
scents and reveals orange blossom, fresh mushroom, hop and sweet almond.
Subtle and reserved, the nose shows a beautiful complexity of scents. A
wonderful wine is born.
The onset in the mouth is ample and marrowy. The alcohol support is fullbodied. The wine evolves on a sharp medium, marked by a sparkling note. The
aromatic palette is more intense than the nose, still dominated by sweet
almond, orgeat, yellow fruits. Mirabelle plum, orange blossom, hop, fresh
mushroom and this slight smoky touch. The finish has a good length, 8-9
caudalies, as well as a frank and persistent liveliness. The balance of this wine is
digestible and tasty. It shows a beautiful aromatic complexity. Still a bit austere,
it needs some time to open.

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Clos Saint Léger Riesling Grand Cru Kitterle 2017 — Domaines Schlumberger

Clos Saint Léger Riesling Grand Cru Kitterle 2017

AOC Alsace Grand Cru Kitterle

100% Riesling

Tasting note

This dry, broad-shouldered version has developed nicely over the years, revealing ample minerality with finely layered flavors of papaya, melon, star fruit and ground white pepper. The finish is long and inviting. It is powerful and heavy, but driven by piercing acidity that should help this go the distance. — Aleks Zecevic

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Riesling 'Kitterlé' 2017 — Domaines Schlumberger

Riesling 'Kitterlé' 2017

AOC Alsace Grand Cru

100% Riesling

Tasting note

Golden yellow in colour with aromas of exotic fruit, flint, floral notes and citrus zest. On the palate, lime and aromatic herbs such a rosemary are notable with an intense mineral finish.

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Pinot Gris 'Kitterlé' 2015 — Domaines Schlumberger

Pinot Gris 'Kitterlé' 2015

AOC Alsace Grand Cru

100% Pinot Gris

Tasting note

The robe is lemon yellow with green reflections of good intensity. The disk is
bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth.
The nose is marked, pleasant and open. We perceive a dominant of fresh and
fruity scents : citrus fruits, lemon zest, orange and fine notes of white flowers
with a hint of minerality. The airing enhances and specifies these scents. It
reveals orange blossom and emphasises the smoky personality of the terroir.
The perfect quality of the raw material properly defines the Kitterlé. The
exposure to sunlight of the vintage is under control. It ensures the finesse and
elegance of the fragrance profile.
The onset in the mouth is ample and tender with a full-bodied alcohol support.
The wine evolves on a medium with a frank liveliness, marked by a sparkling
note. We find the same aromas as on the nose, dominated by citrus fruits,
clementine zest, lemon, orange, white flower as well as this noble mineral and
smoky personality. We perceive a hint of savoury bitterness. The finish has a
long length, 9-10 caudalies, and a frank and persistent liveliness. The balance
already shows energy and firmness. The aromas express the exposure to
sunlight of the vintage, with finesse and control. The definition of the terroir is
already remarkable.

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Gewurztraminer 'Kessler' 2021 — Domaines Schlumberger

Gewurztraminer 'Kessler' 2021

AOC Alsace Grand Cru

100% Gewurztraminer

Tasting note

The robe is golden yellow with green reflections of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth. The nose is marked, pleasant and intense. We perceive a dominant of exotic
scents: passion fruit, papaya, citrus fruits (grapefruit, candied orange) and flowers (rose). The airing enhances these scents and reveals mango and spices (candied ginger, white pepper). Perfect profile of a great Gewurztraminer! As usual, this Kessler expresses an extrovert quintessence admirably balanced by the freshness of the vintage.
The onset in the mouth is dense, marrowy and the alcohol support is fullbodied. The wine evolves on an incisive medium, marked by a sparkling note.
We find the same exotic aromas as on the nose, dominated by papaya, passion fruit, mango, citrus fruits (blood orange, grapefruit), flowers (rose) and spices (white pepper, candied ginger). We can taste a delicate bitterness. The finish has a long length, 10-11 caudalies, and a frank and persistent liveliness. The great and delicious balance is echoed in the vertical precision of the terroir.

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Gewurztraminer Cuvée Christine 2020 — Domaines Schlumberger

Gewurztraminer Cuvée Christine 2020

AOC Alsace Vendange Tardive

100% Gewurztraminer

Tasting note

The colour is golden yellow with green reflections, of good intensity. The disc is shiny, limpid,
and transparent. The wine presents a beautiful youth.

The nose is frank, pleasant, and intense. We perceive a dominance of candied, fruity aromas,
strawberries, bananas, passion fruit and honey. Aeration amplifies these odours and reveals
star fruit, mango, papaya and spices, ginger. The perfect maturity of the grapes expresses a
charming, seductive profile, dominated by exoticism.

The attack on the palate is dense, rich, the alcohol support is balanced. We evolve on an
incisive medium, marked by pearling. We find the range of aromas of the nose, always
focused on candied fruit, banana, strawberry, star fruit, papaya, mango, passion fruit, honey
and spices, ginger. We guess a slight bitterness. The finish has a great length, 12-13 caudalies,
as well as a fine vivacity and a hint of persistent bitterness. The balance is remarkable. The
soft content is perfectly adjusted to the overall liveliness. The beautiful underlying bitterness
gives relief, and the range of bright fruit aromas is a delight.

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Introducing the 2017 Riesling Clos Saint Léger from Domaines Schlumberger

Introducing the 2017 Riesling Clos Saint Léger from Domaines Schlumberger

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Gold and Silver Medals for Domaines Schlumberger

Gold and Silver Medals for Domaines Schlumberger

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Maisons Marques et Domaines holds its Annual Portfolio Tasting

Maisons Marques et Domaines holds its Annual Portfolio Tasting

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Domaines Schlumberger comes out on top in James Suckling Article!

Domaines Schlumberger comes out on top in James Suckling Article!

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Maisons Marques et Domaines holds its Annual Portfolio Tasting

Maisons Marques et Domaines holds its Annual Portfolio Tasting

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Maisons Marques et Domaines Annual Tasting 2017

Maisons Marques et Domaines Annual Tasting 2017

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