The story of Schieferkopf is an exciting tale of exploration, born when the globally renowned biodynamic pioneers of the Rhône Valley—the Chapoutier family—turned their sights towards the majestic borderlands of Alsace and Germany. Driven by an obsession with finding the world's most expressive sites, they uncovered an extraordinary cross-border landscape. On the French side in Alsace, their estate is nestled on a remarkably rare patch of ancient blue shale rock, while just across the Rhine in Germany, three pristine vineyards bask on steep granite hillsides. By applying strict organic and biodynamic winemaking principles, they allow these historic, sun-drenched slopes to speak clearly, creating wines of profound character and natural purity.
These high-altitude, sun-soaked terroirs give the range a beautifully distinct personality defined by intense aromatic energy, crisp refreshment, and a unique, smoky mineral undertone. When you pour a glass of their signature Alsace Riesling, it welcomes you with a vibrant bouquet of fresh lime zest, crunchy green apple, and white peach, layered with an intriguing, subtle touch of petrol and wet stone complexity. On the palate, the wine leaves a remarkably clean, dry, and mouth-watering finish, showing off the intense, linear precision that makes Riesling so celebrated.
At the heart of the range sit the exquisite Schieferkopf Sélection Parcellaire releases—highly precise, single-plot expressions that capture the absolute peak of what an individual vineyard can achieve. In our single-bottle collection, you can explore the acclaimed Schieferkopf Alsace Riesling Lieu-dit Fels, a stunning white wine that highlights the absolute best of that rare blue shale geology, delivering a svelte, beautifully textured, and laser-focused display of intense citrus fruit and elegant structural depth.
The exceptional balance of bright, structural acidity and complex fruit flavours makes these wines incredibly versatile companions for food. While these premium single-vineyard selections have the magnificent natural tension to age gracefully in a cellar for a decade, they are absolutely open, expressive, and rewarding to enjoy right now. Open a bottle of Schieferkopf Riesling when you are serving a fresh fillet of pan-seared trout, an aromatic Thai green curry, or a simple platter of creamy goat's cheese.