Alsace AOC and Alsace Grand Cru (Geisberg, Osterberg, Rosacker)Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Pinot NoirFounded 1626Trimbach familyWinemaker Pierre Trimbach (cellar) with Anne and Julien TrimbachRibeauville-Hunawihr-Bergheim
Thirteen-generation Ribeauville house founded in 1626, source of Clos Sainte-Hune Riesling from the Rosacker Grand Cru and a long-standing reference for bone-dry Alsace Riesling.
Tasting: Cellar visits and seated tastings by appointment at the Ribeauville maison; reservations through the family website.
Signature wines: Clos Sainte-Hune, Frederic Emile, Reserve Personnelle
Tip: Tastings are by appointment; allow time to walk up to the Rosacker hill above Hunawihr where Clos Sainte-Hune sits.
Alsace AOC (Rorschwihr lieux-dits) and Selection de Grains NoblesRiesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, AuxerroisFounded 1611Rolly Gassmann family (Pierre and Marie-Therese Gassmann)Biodynamic PracticingORGANIC CERTIFIEDRibeauville-Hunawihr-Bergheim
Rorschwihr family domaine with library cellar stretching back four decades, specialising in long-aged Rorschwihr lieux-dits Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment at the Rorschwihr winery.
Signature wines: Kappelweg Riesling, Moenchreben Gewurztraminer, Stegreben De Rorschwihr
Tip: Rolly Gassmann releases its wines with extended bottle age; current vintages frequently sit five to ten years behind release.
Alsace AOC, Alsace Grand Cru (Geisberg, Osterberg, Kirchberg de Ribeauville, Rosacker, Altenberg de Bergheim) and Cremant d'AlsaceRiesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Sylvaner, Pinot NoirFounded 1895Cooperative (40 grower members)Ribeauville-Hunawihr-Bergheim
Founded in 1895, an early French wine cooperative pooling Riesling Grand Cru parcels from forty Ribeauville growers across Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg.
Tasting: Daily cellar visits and free tastings at the boutique on Route de Colmar.
Signature wines: Geisberg Riesling, Osterberg Riesling, Kirchberg De Ribeauville
Alsace AOC and Alsace Grand Cru (Rosacker, Osterberg)Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir22 haFounded 1959Sipp-Mack family (Laura and Jean-Jacques Sipp)ORGANIC CERTIFIEDRibeauville-Hunawihr-Bergheim
Hunawihr family domaine with parcels on the Rosacker and Osterberg Grands Crus, certified organic with a consistent mid-priced Riesling line.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Hunawihr winery; appointments preferred.
Signature wines: Rosacker Riesling, Osterberg Riesling, Vieilles Vignes Riesling
Alsace AOC and Alsace Grand Cru (Geisberg, Osterberg, Rosacker)Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, MuscatFounded 1835Bott familyRibeauville-Hunawihr-Bergheim
Ribeauville house founded in 1835, a veteran village family domaine with parcels on the three local Grands Crus and a substantial Cremant programme.
Tasting: Daily cellar visits and tastings at the Ribeauville winery; open Sundays in season.
Signature wines: Geisberg Riesling, Rosacker Riesling, Osterberg Pinot Gris
Alsace AOC, Alsace Grand Cru (Altenberg de Bergheim, Kanzlerberg) and Cremant d'AlsaceRiesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Pinot Noir, SylvanerFounded 1836Lorentz family (Georges Lorentz)ORGANIC CERTIFIEDRibeauville-Hunawihr-Bergheim
Bergheim house since 1836, certified organic across its 33 estate hectares with Altenberg de Bergheim and Kanzlerberg Grand Cru bottlings at the top of the range.
Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings at the Bergheim winery; tours run daily in season.
Signature wines: Altenberg De Bergheim Riesling, Kanzlerberg Gewurztraminer, Evidence Pinot Gris
