Vinum Colmar ★ 4.4
Independent caviste on Place de la Cathedrale in Colmar's old town opposite the cathedral, strong Alsace selection alongside French regional bottles and a curated international and spirits range.
A guide to wine retailers in Alsace.
Wine Retailers in Alsace
La Sommeliere ★ 4.2
Cathedral-square caviste in Colmar with a wide Alsace selection and a curated regional French and international range of still and sparkling wines.
Theatre du Vin Colmar ★ 4.3
Certified-organic caviste and wine bar on Route de Neuf-Brisach with more than 3,000 bottles. Wine tasting events, charcuterie boards and a 300 sqm hangar of cellar stock.
Cavavin Colmar ★ 4.0
Colmar branch of the Cavavin caviste group, more than 500 wine, champagne and spirits references run by independent wine merchant Guillaume Barsotti.
Vino Strada Cave ★ 4.5
Vino Strada's primary cellar near the cathedral, more than 4,000 references with deep focus on organic, biodynamic and natural growers from Alsace and across France.
La Cave du Sommelier ★ 4.3
Caviste, spirits and grocery in Strasbourg's Neustadt with a strong Alsace and Champagne backbone alongside a wide international and spirits range.
L'Epicier Grand Cru ★ 4.4
Strasbourg cheese-and-wine caviste specialising in natural, organic and biodynamic bottles. Sit-down tastings with artisanal cheese and seasonal small plates.
Au Fil du Vin Libre ★ 4.5
Jean Walch's natural-wine caviste on the Quai des Bateliers, around 800 references including Alsatian grape varieties plus Burgundy, Bordeaux and Corsica without sulfites added.
Le Cellier des Boulevards ★ 4.3
Husband-and-wife caviste in the Orangerie quarter with more than 2,000 references of wine, sake, whisky, rum and spirits, a notable Japanese sake specialty.
Boutique Vini ★ 4.2
Caviste opened by the Hugel family in 2005 on Riquewihr's main street with more than 2,900 French and international references at the top of their appellations.
Wine Retailers in Alsace, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Alsace for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Alsace is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Alsace estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Alsace cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Alsace tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Alsace?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Alsace rewards trust.