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Pairing food with Jean Schaetzel's
wines.
Information sheet
A visit to Domaine Martin Schaetzel
The history of the Domaine in
WWII.
wines.
Information sheet
A visit to Domaine Martin Schaetzel
The history of the Domaine in
WWII.
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| Jean Schaetzel's entire focus is the transfer of his wines each year. The story of each vineyard is told through naturally healthy plants that are encouraged to reach down into the soil and report back on what they find. Jean feels that the use of chemicals in pesticides or fertilizers fundamentally damages the plants ability to extract the best of what each vineyard has to offer. He is one of Alsace's most vocal proponents of organic farming. The result is a consistently pure and clean expression of place. From his introductory "Cuvee Reserves" to his Grand Cru bottlings, Jean grows wines that seduce connoisseurs and entice the uninitiated. Delicious on their own, these wines are best with food. Click here for some particularly strong pairings. Jean is likely the greatest Alsatian producer of whom Riesling lovers have never heard. His focus in the vineyard is obsessive; his focus on marketing is not. Consider that the sign pictured above is the only indication that visitors have arrived at one of the regions' greatest estates. Click here and you will see what we mean. For more on Domaine Martin Schaetzel and Alsatian food and wines, from informational sheets to the history of the Domaine in World War II, please follow the links on the right. |
Alsatian food and wine on the net:
An introduction to Alsace.
Austere Splendor: Les Vins d'Alsace
An ode to Alsatian Onion Tart - a perfect
match for Schaetzel's wines
An introduction to Alsace.
Austere Splendor: Les Vins d'Alsace
An ode to Alsatian Onion Tart - a perfect
match for Schaetzel's wines
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