Bergheim estate that revived the Alsace climat tradition with co-planted Grand Cru field-blends, biodynamic since 1998 and Demeter certified, run by Mathieu Deiss with his father Jean-Michel.
Signature wines: Altenberg De Bergheim, schoenenbourg, burlenberg
Tip: Deiss bottles many of his Grands Crus as field-blends rather than single varietals; the Altenberg de Bergheim cuvee is a thirteen-variety complantation.
Address: 15 Route du Vin, 68750 Bergheim, France, Alsace
Single-village Niedermorschwihr estate run by Jean Boxler and his son Jean-Marie, with thirteen hectares almost entirely on the granite Grands Crus Sommerberg and Brand. Allocation only.
Tasting: Cellar tastings strictly by appointment; the estate is small and allocation-driven.
Signature wines: Sommerberg Riesling, Brand Riesling, Sommerberg Pinot Gris
Tip: The Sommerberg climbs straight above the village; book ahead and walk up before tasting.
Wintzenheim domaine farmed biodynamically across 28 hectares including Grand Cru Hengst and Brand, run by sisters Celine and Isabelle Meyer.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment; the modern domaine sits in central Wintzenheim.
Signature wines: Hengst Riesling, Brand Riesling, Le Kottabe
Wettolsheim domaine run by brothers Maurice and Jacky Barthelme, biodynamic since 1997 with parcels in six Grands Crus across the Colmar belt and Kaysersberg amphitheatre.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment at the Wettolsheim winery.
Signature wines: Schlossberg Riesling, Hengst Pinot Noir Grand H, Furstentum Gewurztraminer
Beblenheim family domaine with parcels in six Grands Crus, converted to organic in 2000 and certified Demeter biodynamic, run by Jean-Christophe Bott.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Beblenheim domaine; appointments preferred.
Signature wines: Sonnenglanz Gewurztraminer, Schoenenbourg Riesling, Furstentum Pinot Gris
Epfig domaine biodynamic since 1996 and Demeter certified, founded by Andre Ostertag and now run with his son Arthur across 88 plots on schist, sandstone and granite.
Tasting: Cellar visits by appointment at the Epfig domaine.
Signature wines: Muenchberg Riesling, Fronholz Pinot Gris, Heissenberg Riesling
Rouffach domaine owning the monopole Clos Saint-Landelin on the Vorbourg Grand Cru, biodynamic since the 1990s and one of the strongest Alsace Pinot Noir addresses.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Clos Saint-Landelin cellar on the Vorbourg.
Signature wines: Clos Saint Landelin Riesling, Clos Saint Landelin Pinot Noir, Vorbourg Pinot Gris
Tip: Clos Saint-Landelin is a 15-hectare south-facing limestone slope at the southern end of Vorbourg; the tasting room sits at the foot of the clos.
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Cycle through Alsace’s scenic vineyards on a guided bike tour. Discover charming villages, panoramic views, and local history with an English-speaking guide.
Savor unique pairings of Alsatian Grands Crus and local cheeses in a family-run cellar, guided by a passionate local expert.
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