{"title":"Gérard Schueller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_16_490x735_20c18987-f1b8-49e1-9334-2bf40f61797a.jpg?v=1783930308\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDomaine Gérard Schueller is located in Husseren-les-Châteaux, a few kilometres southwest of Colmar in Alsace. Gérard and his son Bruno Schueller farm approximately 7 hectares of estate vineyards, with an additional 3 hectares entrusted to them in 2017 under a new project, “Lucie Colombain.” Bruno joined the domaine in 1982. Their holdings include Grand Cru sites in Eguisheim and Husseren-les-Châteaux, notably Pfersigberg and Eichberg, while one of their most distinctive terroirs is the lieu-dit Bildstoecklé in Obermorschwihr, just south of Eguisheim.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBruno produces around 40 cuvées, with approximately 25 wines released each year. Each cuvée is carefully adapted to the character of the vintage, reflecting a deep sensitivity to the interplay between grape variety, terroir, and climate. His philosophy is intuitive and precise—he seeks to understand what the grapes require and guides them accordingly. As a result, even wines from the same vineyard and grape variety can vary significantly from year to year.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e“The icon of Vin Nature does not produce Vin Nature.”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Schuellers have farmed biodynamically for decades, without the use of herbicides or chemical fertilisers, although they have chosen not to pursue formal certification. Bruno is open in sharing his philosophy with like-minded growers, yet remains independent and unaffiliated with any particular group or association.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrongly independent in spirit, Bruno believes winemaking should remain free from rigid frameworks. While inspired by biodynamic principles, he prioritises flexibility in order to respond to each vintage and craft the best possible wine.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAs Bruno puts it: “I don’t believe I produce Vin Nature, because wine cannot be born spontaneously. It is the collaboration between artisanal skill and nature that creates great wine.” He prefers to describe his wines as “Vin Libre.” Nevertheless, his wines are widely regarded as benchmarks of the natural wine movement.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the cellar, Bruno works with minimal intervention. No sulphur is added during vinification, fermentations proceed naturally to very low residual sugar, and malolactic fermentation is allowed. The wines are typically golden, aromatic, and expressive, with notable purity, density, energy, and a dry, mineral finish.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThese wines often diverge from the conventional expectations of Alsatian varietal styles, and some cuvées have not passed INAO sensory approval. This has not deterred Bruno. Produced in small quantities, his wines are highly sought after by dedicated enthusiasts, particularly in natural wine bars and restaurants. To maintain his independence, he is gradually moving away from official bodies such as INAO and CIVA, with plans to release his wines as Vin de France.\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"6372-gerard-schueller-alsace-pinot-blanc-iiikl-2014-750ml","title":"6369 GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE RIESLING LE VERRE EST DANS LE FRUIT 2014 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Grand Cru Pfersigberg vineyard. The 2012 vintage was released under the Grand Cru designation, while the 2013 and 2014 vintages were denied Grand Cru status by the INAO due to their atypical character. Bruno Schueller instead released these wines under the label “Le Verre est dans le Fruit.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it is considered one of the most iconic and celebrated wines in the natural wine world—although Bruno himself does not identify his wines as “natural.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_08_422x560_dbeb9336-73d7-48a7-8570-5800480a932e.jpg?v=1783929319\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49390580170980,"sku":"F02070003DBJ2014","price":380.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_verre_riesling_2014_01_735x735_356deb92-0aec-48b9-aa3a-e83941fceab3.jpg?v=1783928319"},{"product_id":"4445-gerard-schueller-alsace-riesling-cuvee-particuliere-2016-750ml","title":"4445 GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE RIESLING CUVEE PARTICULIERE 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt release, this was a wine defined by its freshness. Ten years on, its fruit, acidity, and minerality have integrated more harmoniously, resulting in a supple, gently softened texture. Even so, compared with other Alsace wines, its sharp acidity remains a defining characteristic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Cuvée Particulière” is a French wine term meaning “special blend” or “selection from specific barrels.” It is commonly used to denote a limited wine crafted by a producer from carefully selected grapes from particular parcels or from only the finest barrels, distinct from the standard cuvée. Gérard Schueller’s Riesling Cuvée Particulière” is typically composed from two distinct vineyard parcels. It was formerly made from a blend of grapes from excellent parcels such as \"Stich,\" \"Fusslock\" and, occasionally, \"Bilstoecklé,\" but in recent years it has tended to be produced almost exclusively from grapes harvested in the single parcel \"Stich.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_19_490x735_04a9f534-39d7-4c71-ae7a-5af6712f5f14.jpg?v=1783931206\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49390773403876,"sku":"F02070003TBJ2016","price":320.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_riesling_cuvee_particuliere_2016_01_735x735_836bd7d9-5a4e-46a6-ab79-956935834bcd.jpg?v=1783931234"},{"product_id":"4440-gerard-schueller-alsace-riesling-h-2016-750ml","title":"4440 GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE RIESLING H 2016 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe label features only a large “H,” which stands for the initial of “Hernla.” “Hernla” is the name of an excellent lieu-dit located within Grand Cru Pfersigberg, one of Alsace’s top grand cru sites, in the village of Eguisheim. It is an exceptionally rich soil composed of marl and limestone. This gives the wine a powerful structure and a long, profound mineral finish. It is concentrated with vibrant acidity, abundant umami, and the striking minerality characteristic of a grand cru site. Riesling H 2016 is made from Hernla with small portion of Riesling from Fuchsloch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_11_490x735_fa9e39af-8814-46a6-8e26-323954a0638c.jpg?v=1783932881\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49390910243044,"sku":"F02070003UBJ2016","price":380.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_riesling_h_2016_01_735x735_ed5c4ef8-88ce-4522-a84f-2869d1c2a733.jpg?v=1783932277"},{"product_id":"5516-gerard-schueller-alsace-grand-cru-pfersigberg-riesling-2012-750ml","title":"5516 GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE GRAND CRU PFERSIGBERG RIESLING 2012 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Pfersigberg is the domaine’s flagship wine — a wine in which the full potential of this Grand Cru site meets Bruno’s brilliant winemaking, resulting in exceptional energy and complexity. Wines from this vineyard are all exciting in their own way, from “H,” made from Hernla, the finest parcel on Pfersigberg, to the macerated cuvée “Pige,” and “Le Verre est dans Le Fruit,” which was created after INAO refused to classify it as Grand Cru because of its singular character. Still, Grand Cru Pfersigberg remains the domaine’s true masterpiece. At release, it was tightly wound and even somewhat inscrutable, but now, after more than ten years, it is beginning to reveal its full character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_12_420x735_17566c14-55af-43fc-9542-90d437e64801.jpg?v=1783935047\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrand Cru Pfersigberg — In German, “Pfersig” means peach and “Berg” means hill or mountain. The name is said to come from the many wild peach trees that once grew around the vineyard. According to legend, grape growing began here as early as Roman times, and the vineyard’s name appears in documents from the 16th century, making it a site with a remarkably long and noble history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lies on a steep east- to southeast-facing slope at an altitude of 260 to 330 metres. Protected from rain clouds by the Vosges Mountains to the west, the site is exceptionally dry and receives sunlight to the fullest, making it known as an area where grapes can ripen to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soil is a complex mix of shell limestone containing Triassic fossils from around 230 million years ago, Jurassic limestone, marl, and sandstone. This ancient calcareous soil gives the grapes a taut, crystal-like acidity and an intense mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis terroir shows its full potential especially with Riesling and Gewurztraminer. The Riesling is refined and elegantly structured, with pure fruit such as lemon and white peach, combined with a finely etched mineral tension reminiscent of flint and wet chalk. It has a wine of great class, and its true value emerges especially with long bottle aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_18_490x735_c9916e8f-5c74-4cb5-9d52-6706fed17ea6.jpg?v=1783934054\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49390965719268,"sku":"F02510003EBJ2012","price":580.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_pfersigberg_riesling_2012_04_735x735_712f2805-66b4-4d84-988a-85c54511c492.jpg?v=1783934082"},{"product_id":"5514-gerard-schueller-alsace-gewurztraminer-cuvee-particuliere-2013-750ml","title":"5514 GERARD SCHUELLER ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER CUVEE PARTICULIERE 2013 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_12_420x735_17566c14-55af-43fc-9542-90d437e64801.jpg?v=1783935047\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 Cuvée Particulière shows clear minerality, fine acidity, and rich fruit, all of which are beautifully integrated in a gentle style. This exceptional balance has remained unchanged since the beginning. We believe this wine is now at its second peak. We can still sense the lychee, ripe mango, and tropical fruit that are characteristic of Gewurztraminer, but they have become very delicate and softly textured. This is the result of long-term ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Cuvée Particulière” is a French wine term meaning “special blend” or “selection from specific barrels.” It is commonly used to denote a limited wine crafted by a producer from carefully selected grapes from particular parcels or from only the finest barrels, distinct from the standard cuvée. Gérard Schueller’s Gewurztraminer Cuvée Particulière” is composed from Stich, Fusslock and, occasionally, Bilstoecklé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_banner_18_490x735_c9916e8f-5c74-4cb5-9d52-6706fed17ea6.jpg?v=1783934054\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vin et Saké Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49391049375972,"sku":"F02030003CBJ2013","price":320.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/files\/gerard_schueller_gewu_cuvee_particuliere_2013_02_735x735_24993910-0c9c-403c-973b-55b51c3057e6.jpg?v=1783939514"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/9728\/2020\/collections\/gerard_schueller_banner_16_490x735_20c18987-f1b8-49e1-9334-2bf40f61797a.jpg?v=1783930379","url":"https:\/\/vinetsakenature.com\/collections\/gerard-schueller.oembed","provider":"Vin et Saké Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}