Domaine Maurice Schoech’s 2021 Sylvaner Kaysersberg is a beautifully expressive take on one of Alsace’s most underrated varietals, crafted by a family estate with deep roots in the region’s winemaking traditions. The Schoech family, now led by brothers Jean-Léon and Sébastien, farms organically in the hills surrounding Ammerschwihr and Kaysersberg, where old-vine Sylvaner thrives in well-draining, mineral-rich soils. The cool 2021 vintage lent itself to wines of exceptional brightness and precision, emphasizing freshness and aromatic purity.
This Sylvaner is crisp and vibrant, with an inviting nose of white flowers, green pear, and citrus zest, underscored by a subtle herbal edge and wet stone minerality. On the palate, it is sleek and refreshing, with lively acidity that highlights notes of green apple, melon, and a touch of almond. A gentle salinity emerges on the finish, enhancing its sense of purity and elegance.
A fantastic partner for seafood, fresh goat cheeses, or classic Alsatian fare like tarte flambée, this wine’s delicate balance of fruit and minerality also makes it a wonderful aperitif. While utterly charming in its youth, it has the structure to develop added complexity with a few years of aging, gaining richer texture and deeper savory notes over time.
