🇫🇷FRANCE–Alsace

ALSACE IS–  Villages- 118    ~Grand Cru~ 51      @Colmar, Strasbourg

  • BLANC= Riesling 22%, Gewurztraminor 20%, Pinot Blanc 21%, Pinot Gris 14%, Sylvaner 10%, Auxerrois, Chardonnay, Chasselas AKA=Gutedel, Goldriesling, Knipperle AKA=Gelber Ortlieber, Muscat(Blanc Petits Grains) AKA=Muscat d’Alsace, Muscat(Ottonel), Savagnin AKA=Klevener de Heiligenstein
  • ROUGE= Pinot Noir 10%

GEOGRAPHY– REGION-Western Europe, COUNTRY-France(North-East), REGION-Alsace

  • BORDERS-Switzerland(South), Germany(East), LATITUDE: 47.5°- 49° ‘N’
  • DEPARTMENTS-Bas Rhin, Haut-Rhin, (95 km. North-South/ 3 km.- 5 km. West to East)
    • Bas Rhin-(Lower Altitude)– Bas-Rhin North, Bas-Rhin South
    • Haut-Rhin-(Higher Altitude)– Guebwiller, 3, Haut-Rhin North, Haut-Rhine Cluster of 10, Haut-Rhin Middle 5, Haut-Rhin North, Ribeauville, Troia Donjons 4, Weisbach Valley

TOPOGRAPHY–  FEATURES- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced”

  • SLOPES/  Vosges Mountains– “Volcanic”, Granite, Schist, +Alt.170mt.- 555mt.(Peak 1,400mt.)
    • Vosges Mountains Used to Be One Long Mountain Range Over Time the Middle Section Collapsed Revealing Vast Layers and Network of Fault-Lines Running North to South and East to West.
  • Vosges Foothills– “Sedimentary”, Calcareous-Limestone, Pink Sandstone(Gres de Vosges)
  • Valley Floor/ Alsace Alluvial Plain– “Sedimentary”, Sand, Loam, Silt, Gravel(Alluvial Fans), Clay(70km. Section)
  • BETWEEN-Vosges Mountains & On~Rhine~River~,  ON PLAIN/ Alsatian
  • RHINE RIVER VALLEY
    • Geography- The Rhine River Valley Starts In the Canton of Gaubunden In the South-East Swiss Alps(Tomasee, Near the Oberalp Pass). The 1,324km. River Goes Through the Countries of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and Switzerland.  It Also Provides the Border Between Switzerland and Liechtenstein and Also the Border Between Germany and France.
      • On~Rhine~River~(Headwaters: Tornasee/ Oberalp Pass-to North~Sea~)
    • History- The Rhine River Has Had a Great Cultural, Economic, and Historical Importance With Western Europes.

TOPOGRAPHIC EVENTS– Alsace is Comprised of Area Between, Rhine Fault & Vosges Fault.

  • Alsace Lies Along the Western Margin of the Oberrheingraben. (Upper Rhine Plain/ Graben/ Rift Valley)
  • This Area is Also Refereed to the Rhine Rift Valley. This Rifting Area (50km. Wide) Where the Earths’s Crust is Pulled Apart Across Two Parallel Fault Lines That Once United Vosges(West) and Black Forrest Mountains(East), The Upper Rhine Plain is 350km. Long and Runs From Frankfurt(North) to Basel(South).
  • Graben- Depressed Block of Land Bordered by Parallel Faults.
  • VOLCANISM~ ~Rhenane Fault~  ~Vosges Fault~

“Alsace Features Some of the Most Diverse Terroir In the World.”

SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, “Volcanic”

  • 600 Million Years Ago…Vosges Mountains Were Pushed Up From the Sea That Covered Most of France.
  • 50 Million Years Ago…Rhineland Mountain Range Collapsed, Creating the Present Thine Plain.
  • Complex Patchwork or Mosaic of Soil With Varying Exposures and Soil Types, Some Changing Every 50mt.
  • Alsace is Considered to Have +20 Soils, But 13 Main Soils Profiles Stand Out..
  • On the Mountains…
    • Granite & Gneiss Soils (Magmatic and Eruptive Rock)
    • Shale Soils (Flaky Soils From the Compression of Clay)
    • Volcanic-Sedimentary Soils (Compacted Lava and Ashes)
    • Sandstone Soils(Compacted Quartz Sand)
  • Sub-Vosges Hills…
    • Calcareous Soils (Sea-Based Limestone)
    • Marl-Calcareous Soils (Thick Clay and Pebbles)
    • Marl-Sandstone Soils
    • Marl-Limestone-Sandstone Soils
    • Calcareous-Sandstone Soils (Sand and Limestone)
    • Clay-Marl Soils (Clay and Compact Rock)
  • On the Plain…
    • Colluvial & Piedmont Plain Soils 
    • Alluvial Soils (Alluvial Fans Deposits From Rivers)
    • Loess & Loam Soils (Deposited by the Wind)
  • Keuper Marl- Triassic Age, Multiple Layer of Mudstone and Siltstone.
  • Buntsandstein- Lower Triassic Age “Colored Sandstone”, Yellow, Gray, and Pink Sandstones.
  • Muschelkalk- Fossil Limestone Plus Sandstone, Slate, Shale and Dolomite Rock.
  • Cristalline(Mainly Granite),  Greseuses(Mainly Red Sandstone)
  • Jurassic Limestone/ Devonian Slates

CLIMATE– “Continental”, Long Growing Seasons , Indian Summers

  • *Summers– Sunny, Dry, Early Fall   |    *Winters– Cold, Wet
  • +RAIN/ 90 Inches West of Vosges Mountains, 20 Inches East,
  • +WIND/~West Winds~(Originating…Atlantic Ocean and Across Plain of Lorraine.)
  • +Rain Shadow Effect– ~Vosges Mountain Range~
  • BENEFITS– Few or No Autumn Rains.
    • Long Growing Season/ No Rain Leans Itself to Vendange Tardive.(Late Harvest Grapes)
  • CHALLENGES– Spring Frost

VITICULTURE–  15,500ha./ ? Planted,  Harvest Usually Starts Mid-October.

  • NOBLE VARIETIES Of ALSACE- Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling
    • HISTORY– In 1644, These 4 Grapes Were Judged to Be Noble.
      • Other Grapes of the Time Where Deemed to Be Non-Noble…
        • Auxerrois, Chasselas, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner
  • Klevener de Heiligenstein- AKA=Savagnin Rose
    • Is Only Grown In Villages of Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Goxwiller, Heiligenstein and Obernai.
    • –Estate/ Producers– Bestheim, Burckel Jung
  • Hotte- Historical Wicker Basket(Today Made of Lightweight Plastic) Used to Collect Grape After Being Picked at Harvest.
  • Bennes- Historical Wooden Container Used to Hold Grapes From Vineyard to Winery.
  • Pipe- 600 Liter/ Large Cast Used For Wine Aging In Alsace.
  • WINNER “Worlds Best”~ DtheV.com Awards- “Worlds Best Terroir”  (1st. Place)
    • **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.

VINICULTURE– Percentage of Production- Alsace 71%, Cremant 25%, Grand Cru 4%

  • Chaptized,  No Malolactic Fermentation,  Neutral Oak Barrels
  • Wine Labels by Varietal, the Rest of France by Place and Name.
  • Alsace Exports 65% of Wine.
  • WINE BARRELS~ ~Foudre~ 1,000 Liters
  • BOTTLE SIZES~ ~Flute d’Alsace~ 717 ml., Tall Elongated, Tapered Neck Bottle, Flat Base, Dark Green.
    • Official Recognition In 1930
  • ALSACE GLASS~ Tall, Green-Stemmed.
  • SPIRITS & LIQUEURS~ Alsace Has a History of Producing and Consuming.
    • Marc de Gewurztraminer, Kirsch(Cherry), Framboise(Raspberry), Mirabelle(Plum), Myrtille(Bilberry)

HISTORY– 2,000 Year Wine History

  •   00  @Alsace– Viticulture Was Introduced In Alsace by Romans.
  • 1648 @Alsace– ~Peace of Westphaila Treaty~
    • Ended “30 Year War”, Alsace Became Part of French Kingdom.
  • 1715 @Alsace– Building of Sainte Catherine Cast.
    • Located In Hugel’s Riquewihr Celler and is the Longest Continuous Use Wine Cast In the World.
  • 1870 @Alsace– Battle of Wissembourg, (Set of Geisberg Plateau and Vineyards), First Battle of Franco-Prussian War.
  • 1871 @Alsace– Germany Took Over Region.
  • 1919 @Alsace– Alsace Annexed Back to France After World War I.
  • 1940 @Alsace– Germany Occupied Alsace During World War II.
  • 1975 @Alsace– Grand Cru Vineyard Delimitated .

CULTURE– “Alsace”…+Pronounced…“Al-zass”

  • BACK STORY~ Alsace Has Been Caught Between Latin and Germanic Civilizations For 2,000 Years.
    • Alsace Inhibits a Strong Franco/ Germanic Influence Through Its People, Architecture and Gastronomy.
    • Germany Thought the Vosges Mountains Should Be the Border Between France/ Germany, the France Thought the Rhine River Was the Logical Border. As a Result the Area Has Endured Many Wars and Invasions Over For Centuries and the Area Has Changed Hands Many Times.
    • Alsace is Known as a “Sister/ Brother” Region With Baden, Germany.
  • Alsaciens- The People From Alsace   |   White Stork- One of the Symbol of Alsace.
  • Medieval Timber-Framed Dwelling– Style of Architecture, In Region.
  • PIONEERS~ ~Rudolph Steiner~ “Austria/ Alsace/ Basel”
    • Esoteric Leader and Spiritual Founder of Bio-Dynamics.
  • WINE FAMILIES~ ~Trimbach~ Since 1626/ 13 Generations/ 40ha. of Vineyards
  • WINE ROUTE~ ~Alsace Wine Route/ Route du Vin d’Alsace~
    • 60km. Road From West of Strasbourg Down to West of Mulhouse. Alsace Vineyards Are Generally a Grouping of Hundreds of Smaller Vineyards, and Plots Owned, Cultivated and Harvested by Smaller Producers and Family Wineries.
  • GASTRONOMY…
    • Asparagus(White), Baecheoffe(Meat & Potato Casserole), Beer, Bibalaskas, Bretzel, Choucroute, Coq au Riesling, Flambee(Bacon, Onion, & Cream On Thin Crust), Flammekueche, Foie Gras, Kugelhopf, Sauerkraut, Spaetzle
    • CHEESE… Munster(Cow/ Semi-Soft)
  • ~International Riesling Day~ (May 13st.)
  • NON-WINE~ “Cultural Obligations”  ~Cathedrale Nortre Dame de Strasbourg~
    • ~Official Place of the European Parliament~
    • ~Museums of Alsace/ In Colmar, Mulhouse, Selestat and Strasbourg~
  • WINNER “Worlds Best”~ DtheV.Com “France’s Best AOC.”  (4th. Place)
    • **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.

Appellations/ Classification of Alsace

  • ALSACE AOC.
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VITICULTURE- 9 Grapes Sold as Varietals
  • ALSACE CHASSSELAS AOC. @Entire Region
    • BLANC= Chasselas
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
  • ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER AOC.
    • BLANC= Gewurtztraminer
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
      • Hengst-Grand Cru, Altenberg de Bergheim-Grand Cru, Rosacker-Grand Cru, Pfersigberg-Grand Cru
    • VINICULTURE- *Generally– Made In Dry Style, +AGED/ Old Oak & Sul Lie
      • AOC.(+8.5 ABV.),  Grand Cru(+12.5% ABV.),  Vendanges Tardives(+15.3% ABV.),  Selections de Grains Nobles(+18.2% ABV.)
  • ALSACE MUSCAT AOC.
    • BLANC= Muscat(Blanc a Petits Grains), Muscat(Ottonel)
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VINICULTURE- *Generally– Made In Dry Style
      • AOC.(+8.5 ABV.),  Grand Cru(+11% ABV.),  Vendanges Tardives(+14% ABV.),  Selections de Grains Nobles(+16.4% ABV.)
  • ALSACE PINOT GRIS AOC.
    • BLANC= Pinot Gris
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VINICULTURE- *Generally– Made In Off-Dry Style
      • AOC.(+8.5 ABV.),  Grand Cru(+12.5% ABV.),  Vendanges Tardives(+15.3% ABV.),
  • ALSACE RIESLING AOC.
    • BLANC= Riesling
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    •  VINICULTURE- *Generally– Made In Dry Style
      • AOC.(+8.5 ABV.),  Grand Cru(+11% ABV.),  Vendanges Tardives(+14% ABV.),  Selections de Grains Nobles(+16.4% ABV.)
  • ALSACE PINOT NOIR AOC.
    • ROUGE= Pinot Noir
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VITICULTURE- Gloeckelberg-Grand Cru,  Steinert-Grand Cru, Vorburg-Grand Cru
      • Estate/ Producers- Wolfberger
  • ALSACE PINOT BLANC AOC.
    • BLANC= Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VINICULTURE- Alsace Pinot Blanc is Often a Blend of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois.
      • AOC.(+8.5 ABV.)
  • ALSACE SYLVANER AOC.
    • BLANC= Sylvaner
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VITICULTURE- Zottzenberg-Grand Cru
      • Estate/ Producers- Mann, Ostertag
    • VINICULTURE- AOC.(+8.5 ABV.), Grand Cru(+11% ABV.)
  • MARC D’ALSACE–  ~Eau-de-Vie~
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VINICULTURE- Grape Must Be From Alsace. COMMUNES-(120)-
  • EDELZWICKER D’ALSACE
    • BLANC= Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VITICULTURE- 
      • Estate/ Producers- Meyer-Fonne
    • VINICULTURE- General Blend of 2+ Noble Varietals.
      • Varieties Can Be Vinified Together or Separately.
      • Vintage Year Stated On Label is Not Mandatory.
    • CULTURE- ~Etymology~ Edel…Meaning Noble & Zwicker…Meaning Blend.
      • Gentil– Gentil is a Trademark of Hugel.
      • WHITE– +50% Gewurztraminer/ Muscat/ Riesling the Remaining Blend Can Be of Pinot Blanc, Chasselas, or Sylvaner.
      • VINICULTURE– Blend of +50% Noble Varietals
  • VENDANGE TARDIVE
    • BLANC= Gewurztraminer
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VINICULTURE- Late Harvest, Single Vintage, Must Be Produced From 1 of the 4 Noble Grapes.
      • Riesling & Muscat Must +220 G./L. Sugar at Harvest/ +95° Oechsle
      • Gewürztraminer &  Pinot Gris Must +243 G./L. Sugar at Harvest/ +105° Oechsle
    • CLIMATE- Alsace Benefits From Long Growing Season.
      • No Rain Leads Itself to Vendange Tardive.(Late Harvest Grapes) Ripening to Their Fullest Potential.
  • PASSERILLAGE
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VINICULTURE- Drying/ Dehydrating Grape On Vine by Twisting Trunk
  • SELECTION DE GRAINS NOBLES
    • BLANC= Gewurztraminor, Pinot Gri, Riesling
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VITICUTURE- Estate-Producers– Aime Stentz
    • VINICULTURE- Botrytis
      • Riesling & Muscat  Must +256 G./ L. Sugar at Harvest/ +110° Oechsle
      • Gewürztraminer & Pinot Gris Must +279 G./ L. Sugar at Harvest/ +120° Oechsle
    • CLIMATE- Mists Begins to Rise In Fall From the Warm Earth Mixed With the Cooling Air.
      • This Combined With Lack of Fall Rain Lends Itself to Perfect Conditions For Botrytis Development.
  • CREMANT D’ALSACE AOC.      @Jura
    • BLANC= Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Auxerrois
    • ROSE= Pinot Noir(100%)
    • ROUGE= Pinot Noir
    • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(Greater)
    • VITICULTURE- Less Than 55 Hectoliter per Hectar, Blanc de Noir
      • Chardonnay is Permitted In Alsace Only In Production of Cremant d’Alsace.
      • No Sylvaner or Gewurztraminor Permitted In Cremant.
    • VINICULTURE- SPARKLING…Method/ Traditionelle, +AGED/+9mo., On Lees
      • Estate-Producers– Albert Boxler, Albert Mann, Ansen, Arthur Metz, Bablenheim, Barmes-Buecher, Bott-Geyl, Charles Baur, Dopff & Irion, Dopff au Moulin, Frey-Sohler, Jean-Claude Buecher, Jean Geiler, Jean Sipp, Julien Meyer, Keuhn, Lucien Albrecht, Paul Mittnacht, Pierre Sparr, Willm
  • GRAND CRU Of ALSACE
    • Lieu-Dit- Single Named Vineyards (51) *Delimitated In 1983(26)/ 1992(51)
    • *Now Lieu-Dit’s Are Recognized As Appellations On Their Own.
    • BLANC= Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Muscat (Min./11% ABV.)
    • **Only Varietals Permitted to Be ~Grand Cru~

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BAS-RHIN       @Strasbourg

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace(North), DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin
    • COMMUNES-(14)-
    • Sub-Zones- Bas-Rhin North, Bas-Rhin South
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
    • Vosges Mountains Are Lower and Less Mountainous Than Haut-Rhin
  • CLIMATE– RAIN SHADOW EFFECT/ ~Vosges Mountain Range~

Bas-Rhin “North”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Bas-Rhin

Steinklotz~Grand Cru~     @Marlenheim

  • BLANC= Gewrztraminer 40%, Riesling 30%, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Marlenheim, West of Strasbourg-City(20 km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 200mt– 300mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 40ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers– Arthur Metz, Furdenheim, Helfrich, Kirchheim, Laugel

Engelberg~Grand Cru~     @Dahlenheim/ Scharrachbergheim

  • BLANC= Riesling 55%, Gewrztraminer 36%, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Dahlenheim, Scharrachbergheim, West of Strasbourg-City(20km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, +Alt. 250mt.-300mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Fossils, Marlstone
  • VITICULTURE- 15ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers– Bechtold, Heckmann, Loew, Maurice, Pfister, Roland Schmitt

Altenberg Bergbieten~Grand Cru~      @Bergbieten

  • BLANC= Riesling 75%, Gewrztraminer 20%, Pinot Gris, Muscat
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Bergbieten, West of Strasbourg-City(35km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY– “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Scharrach Hills, +Alt. 210mt.-270mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Clay, Marl, Gypsum
  • VITICULTURE- 29ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers– Frederic Michel, Loew, Roland Schmitt

Bruderthal~Grand Cru~     @Molsheim

  • BLANC= Riesling 40%, Pinot Gris 30%, Gewrztraminer, Muscat
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Molsheim, South-West of Strasbourg-City(22km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ / Amphitheater/ Terraced”, +Alt. 225km.-300km., “Bowl”
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Marl
  • VITICULTURE- 18.4ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers– Gerard Neumeyer, Klingenfus, Kumpf & Meyer
  • VINICULTURE- Vendanges Tardives,  Selection de Grains Noble

Altenberg Wolxheim~Grand Cru~     @Wolxheim

  • BLANC= Riesling, Gewrztraminer 20%
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Wolxheim, West of Strasbourg-City(20km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Rocher de Horn, +Alt. 200km.-250km.
    • +ON FAULT/ Woxheim
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Marl
  • VITICULTURE- 31ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Arthur Metz, Clement Lissner, Maison Zoeller, Roi Dagobert

Kirchberg de Barr~Grand Cru~     @Barr

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Barr
  • TOPOGRAPHY-  “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 215mt.-330mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Marl
  • VITICULTURE- 40 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Bott Freres, Klipfel, Pierre Hering, Rieffel, Stoeffler, Wantz, Willm

Zotzenberg~Grand Cru~      @Mittelbergheim

  • WHITE= Riesling, Sylvaner
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Mittelbergheim
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 215mt.-320mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Marl
  • VITICULTURE- 36ha. Planted,  (Monopole)
  • VINICULTURE- Sylvaner, Blending Allowed
    • Estate/ Producers- Seltz & Fils, E. Boechkel, Lucas et Andre Rieffel, Rietsch

Kanzlerberg~Grand Cru~      @Bergheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Andlau
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 240mt.-300mt., +ASPECT/ South/ South-West
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Clay, Marl, Gypsum
  • VITICULTURE- 3.2ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Gustave Lorentz

Kastelberg~Grand Cru~      @Andlau

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Andlau
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 240mt.-300mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sandstone, Granite, Schist
  • VITICULTURE- 5.8ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Gresser, Mark Kreydenweiss(Nat.Pro.), Marronniers

Wiebelsberg~Grand Cru~      @Anlau

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“North”
    • COMMUNE-Anlau
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 200km.-300mt., +ASPECT/ South-West
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”,  Limestone, Clay, Iron/ Quartz/ Silica, Sandstone
  • VITICULTURE- 12.5ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Boeckel, Kreydenweiss, Marronniers

Bas-Rhin “South”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Bas-Rhin
    • Grand Crus- Frankstein, Praelatenberg, Winzenberg

Winzenberg~Grand Cru~     @Blienschwiller

  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“South”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 240mt.-320mt., +ASPECT/ South
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, Bedrock
  • VITICULTURE- 19ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Authur, Francois Meyer, Hubert Metz, Kientz & Fils

Frankstein~Grand Cru~    @Dambach

  • GEOGRAPHY– Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“South”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Bernstein Mountains, +Alt. 230mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, Bedrock, Sand
  • VITICULTURE- 56ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Beck-Hartweg, Frey, Gisselbrecht & Fils, Schaefer-Woerly

Praelatenberg~Grand Cru~      @Kintzheim

  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Bas-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Bas-Rhin“South”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 250km.-350km., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, Bedrock, Schist
  • VITICULTURE- 18ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Allimant-Laugner, Engel, Fernand Engel, Vinicole d’Orschwiller

HAUT-RHIN      @Colmar

  • GEOGRAPHY– France, REGION-Alsace(South), DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin
    • Sub-Zones- Haut-Rhine Cluster of 10, Haut-Rhine Guebwiller 3 Cru’s, Haut-Rhine Middle 5, Haut-Rhin North, Haut-Rhine Ribeauville, Haut-Rhine Trois Donjons d’Eguisheim 4, Haut-Rhin Weisback Valley
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced”
    • Vosges Mountains Are Higher and More Mountainous Than Bas-Rhin.
  • CLIMATE– RAIN SHADOW EFFECT/ ~Vosges Mountain Range~
    • *Generally– Southern Half of Alsace is Warmer and With Warmer Soils.
  • VITICULTURE-
    • Estate/ Producers-(Not Located In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Barmes-Buecher(16 ha,/Bio-Dynamic), Mittnacht Freres(23 ha./ Bio-Dynamic), Ostertag(15 ha./ Bio-Dynamic), Pierre Frick(Bio-Dynamic)
  • VINICULTURE-
    • *Generally– The Wines Are Generally Fatter With Enhanced Texture.

Haut-Rhin “North”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Haut-Rhin

Altenberg Bergheim~Grand Cru~     @Bergheim

  • BLANC= Gewurtztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Blanc
  • GEOGRAPHY– Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“North”
    • North or Colmar-City(17km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Grasberg Hill,+Alt. 220mt.- 330mt.
    • +ASPECT/ South, ON FAULT/ Ribeauville
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Jurassic Limestone, Marl of Keuper, Red Calcareous Clay, Gypsum
  • VITICULTURE- 35ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURE- +Blending Allowed, Pinot Noir
    • Estate/ Producers- Gustave Lorentz(1836’/33ha.), Marcel Deiss(1744’/26ha.), Sylvia Spielmann
  • CULTURE- Bergheims Reputation For High Quality Wine Dates Back to 1400’s.

Haut-Rhin “Middle 5”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Haut-Rhin

Brand~Grand Cru~    @Turckeim

  • BLANC= Riesling 40%, Gewurtztraminer 30%, Auxerrois, Chasselas, Muscat, Pinot Gris
  • ROUGE= Pinot Noir
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Middle 5”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Munster)”, +Alt. 260mt.- 380mt.
    • +ASPECT/ South,  +Gradient(35%),  +ON FAULT/ Ribeauville
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, Sand, Mica, Thin Loess Topsoil
  • VITICULTURE- 58ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Albert Boxler, Armand Hurst, Cave de Turckeim(Co.-Op.), Dopff au Moulin(13 Generation), Josmeyer, Kirrenbourg, Zind-Hubrecht
    • Vineyards- Clos Jebsal(Zind-Hubrecht/ 2.4ha./ Bio-Dyn.)

Florimont~Grand Cru~      @Ingersheim, Katzenthal

  • BLANC= Gewurtztraminer 38%, Riesling, 35%, Muscat, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Middle 5”
    • COMMUNES– Ingersheim, Katzenthal
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 250mt.-280mt., +ASPECT/ South, South-East
  • SOILS-  “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Marl-Limestone, Standstone, Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 21ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Bruno Sorg, Jean Geiler, Justin Boxler

Wineck-Scholssberg~Grand Cru~     @Ammerschwihr

  • BLANC= Riesling 70%, Gewurtztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Middle 5”
    • COMMUNES– Ammerschwihr, Katzenthal
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 280mt.-400mt., +ASPECT/ South
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite
  • VITICULTURE- 27ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Jean-Baptiste Adam, Jean-Marc Bernhard, Meyer-Fonne

Sommerberg~Grand Cru~    @Niedermorschwihr

  • BLANC= Gewurtztraminer 35%, Riesling, 35%, Muscat, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Middle 5”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Tros-Epis Mountains, +Alt. 400mt.
    • +ASPECT/ South
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite
  • VITICULTURE- 28ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Albert Boxler, Jean Boxler
    • Vineyards- Dudenstein, Eckberg

Kaefferkopf~Grand Cru~     @Ammerschwihr

  • BLANC= Gewurtztraminer 50%, Riesling, 30%, Muscat, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Middle 5”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 230mt.-350mt., +ASPECT/ South, +Gradient(35%),
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 71 ha. Planted,   +Blending Allowed
    • Estate/ Producers- Maurice Schoech, Meyer-Fonne, Peirre Adam

Haut-Rhin “Weisbach Valley”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Haut-Rhin
    • North of Colmar(  km.)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, Lower Plains

Furstentum~Grand Cru~     @Kientzheim, Sigolsheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Weisbach Valley”
  • TOPOGRAPHY-  “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Sigolsheim, +Alt. 300mt.-400mt., +ASPECT/
    • South-West “Valley(Kaysersberg)”
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite
  • VITICULTURE- 30ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Albert Mann, Paul Blanck, Weinbach

Schlossberg~Grand Cru~     @Kaysenberg, Kientzheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Weisbach Valley”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terrances”, +Alt. 230mt.-425mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium
  • VITICULTURE- 80.3ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Albert Mann, Martin Schaetzel/ Kirrenbourg, Paul Blanck, Andres Blanck, Weinbach(*1612)
    • Vineyards- Kirrenbourg

Marckrain~Grand Cru~     @Bennwihr

  • BLANC= Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Weisbach Valley”
    • COMMUNES– Bennwihr, Sigolsheim
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Kayserberg)”, +Alt. 200mt.-300mt., +ASPECT/ South
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 53ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Laurent Barth, Michel Fonne, Weinbach
  • VINICULTURE- Venganges Tardives,  Grains Nobles

Mambourg~Grand Cru~    @Sigolsheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Weisbach Valley”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 210mt.-350mt., +ASPECT/ South
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Limestone, Marl, Sand
  • VITICULTURE- 62ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Marc Tempe, Marcel Deiss, Pierre Sparr, Weinbach

Ollwiller~Grand Cru~    @Wuenheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Weisbach Valley”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 260mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
    • SLOPES/ Vieil Armand AKA=Hartmannswillerkopg
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sandstone
  • VITICULTURE- 35ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Cave de Turckheim, Cave du Vieil Armand, Wolfberger

Gloechelberg~Grand Cru~    @Rodern, St. Hippolyte

  • BLANC= Riesling 
  • ROUGE= Pinot Noir
  • GEOGRAPHY– Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Weisbach Valley”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 250mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 23ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Bott Freres, Koeberle, Koehly

Kanzlerberg~Grand Cru~     @Bergheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Weisbach Valley”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 250mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Clay, Gypsum
  • VITICULTURE– 3.23ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Gustave Lorentz, Sylvie Spielmann

Haut-Rhine “Ribeauville”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Haut-Rhin
    • Gneiss de Ribeauville– Large Shelf/ Out Crop of Gneiss That Has Detached to Mountain.

Kirchberg de Ribeauville~Grand Cru~      @Ribeauville

  • BLANC= Riesling, Auxerrois, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grians
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Ribeauville”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 270mt.-350mt., +ASPECT/ South-West
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Granite, Limestone, Marl, Triassic/ Jurassic Periods
  • VITICULTURE– 11ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Andre Kientzler, Henry Fuchs, Jean Sipp

Osterberg~Grand Cru~     @Ribeauville

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Ribeauville”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 250mt.-350mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Granite, Limestone, Marl, Triassic/ Jurassic Periods
  • VITICULTURE- 24ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Andre Keintzler, Cave de Ribeauville, Louis Sipp, Mittnach Freres

Geisberg~Grand Cru~     @Ribeauville

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Ribeauville”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Alt. 250mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, On-Fault-Line
    • Granite, Limestone, Marl, Clay Sandstone  Triassic/ Jurassic Periods
  • VITICULTURE- 8ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers– Andre Kientzler, Jean Sipp, Robert Faller et Fil, Trimbach

Haut-Rhine “Troia Donjons d’Eguisheim 4”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Haut-Rhin
  • CULTURE- 4 Grand Cru Vineyards Refered to by the Trio of Towers.
    • Built In the 1200’s Located On the Hill Above South-West of Colmar.

Hengst~Grand Cru~     @Wintzenheim

  • BLANC= Gewuztraminer 50%, Pinot Gris 30, Riesling 18%, Auxerrois
  • ROUGE= Pinot Noir
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE– “Troia Donjons d’Eguisheim”
  • WHITE= Gewurtztraminer, Riesling
  • TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Hengst Hills, +Alt. 270mt.-360mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Granite, Stony Marl/ Standstone/ Limestone With Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 53 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Josmeyer, Vignoble des 2 Lunes, Zind-Humbrecht

Pfersigberg~Grand Cru~     @Eguisheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE–“Troia Donjons d’Eguisheim”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 250mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite-Promontory
  • VITICULTURE- 74ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Emile Beyer, Kuentz-Bas, Paul Ginglinger

Steingrubler~Grand Cru~     @Wettolsheim

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE–“Troia Donjons d’Eguisheim”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 230mt.-345mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
    • South-West of Colmar-City(    km.)
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite-Promontory
  • VITICULTURE- 23ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Z Albert Mann, Barnes-Buecher, Wolfberger

Eichberg~Grand Cru~     @Eguisheim

  • BLANC= Riesling, Gewuztraminer, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE–“Troia Donjons d’Eguisheim”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 220mt.-340mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
    • South-West of Colmar-City(6km.)
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Granite-Promontory, Sandstone Over Clay/ Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 57.62ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Emile Beyer, Kuentz-Bas, Schueller & Fils, Wolfberger, Zinck Paul & Phillippe

Hatchbourg~Grand Cru~    @Hattstatt/ Voegtlinshoffen

  • BLANC= Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gri
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE–“Troia Donjons d’Eguisheim”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 210mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Marl, Loess
  • VITICULTURE- 47ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Joseph Cattin, Wolfberger

Goldert~Grand Cru~      @Gueberschwihr

  • BLANC= Riesling, Muscat
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE–“Troia Donjons d’Eguisheim”
  • TOPOGRAPHY– +Alt. 230mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Marl
  • VITICULTURE- 45ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Ernest Burn, Zinck Paul & Philippe, Zind-Hubrecht(1ha.)
    • Vineyards- Clos Saint Imer

Haut-Rhine “Cluster of 10”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Haut-Rhin
  • TOPOGRAPHY- Transition-Zone, Between Slopes of Voges Mountains and Plains.

Froehn~Grand Cru~     @Zellenberg

  • BLANC= Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Zellenberg Mamelon, +Alt. 270mt.- 300mt.
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Calcareous Sandstone, Schist, Marl, Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 14.6ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Edmond Rentz, Jean Becker, Vinicole de Hunawihr

Mandelberg~Grand Cru~     @Mittelwihr/ Beblenheim

  • BLANC= Riesling 60%, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gri
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 200mt.-250mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 22ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Bott-Geyl, Baumann-Zirgel, Specht

Rosacker~Grand Cru~     @Hunawihr

  • BLANC= Riesling 50%, Gewurztraminer
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 250mt.-330mt., +ASPECT/ South-East/ East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Muschelkalk(Fossil-Rich, Chalky Limestone), Granite, Sandstone, Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 26ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Agape, Frederic Mallo, Sipp Mack, Trimback, Windsbuhl
    • Vineyards- Clos Stainte-Hune(1.67ha.)

Schoenenbourg~Grand Cru~   @Riquewihr

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly” +Alt. 265mt.-380mt., +ASPECT/ South/ South-West
    • On~Sembach~River~
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Muschelkalk(Limestone), Granite, Sandstone, Clay, Keuper Marl, Gypsum
  • VITICULTURE- 53ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Charles Sparr, Dopff-au-Moulin, Hugel & Hils, Marcel Deiss
    • Vineyards- Schoelhammer

Sporen~Grand Cru~      @Riquewihr/ Bennwihr

  • BLANC= Riesling 60%, Gewurztraminer
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 265mt.-310mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Clay, Laminated Jurassic Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 23ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Bott-Geyl, Dopff & Irion, Dopff au Moulin, Hugel et Fils, Trapet

Sonnenglanz~Grand Cru~     @Beblenheim

  • BLANC= Riesling, Gewurztraminer
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY– +Alt. 220mt.-270mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Bedrock, Marl, Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 32ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Bott-Geyl, Cave de Beblenheim, Trapet

Pfingsberrg~Grand Cru~     @Oschwihr

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 270mt.-370mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Sandstone
  • VITICULTURE- 28ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Lucien Albrecht, Valentin Zusslin

Spiegel~Grand Cru~     @Bergholtz/ Bergholtz

  • BLANC= Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Unteringer Foothills, +Alt. 260mt.-320mt., +ASPECT/ East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Marlstone
  • VITICULTURE- 18ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Dirler-Cade, Loberger, Lucien Albrecht, Schlumberger

Steinert~Grand Cru~     @Pfaffenheim

  • WHITE= Pinot Gris, Riesling
  • ROUGE= Pinot Noir
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Schauenberg Mountains, +Alt. 240mt.-340mt.
    • +ASPECT-South-East, South of Colmar-City(13km.)
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limesone, Calcareous
  • VITICULTURE- 38ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Pfaff, Pierre Frick, Riefle-Landmann

Vorbourg~Grand Cru~     @Westhalten/ Soultzmatt

  • BLANC= Riesling, Sylaner
  • ROUGE= Pinot Noir
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 200mt.-300mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
    • On~Ohmbach~River~(North)
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Marlstone, Stony Clay-Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 73ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Bernard Scherb & Fils, Pierre Frick, Rene Mure
    • Vineyards- Clos Saint Landelin(15ha.)

Zinnkoepfie~Grand Cru~     @Soultzmatt/ Westhalten

  • BLANC= Riesling, Sylaner
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin“Cluster of 10”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- +Alt. 265mt.-430mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
    • On~Ohmbach~River~(North)
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Marlstone, Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 68ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Agathe Bursin, Chateau d’Orschwihr, Leon Bouschet

Guebwiller “3 Cru’s”

  • GEOGRAPHY- France, REGION-Alsace, SUB-REGION– Haut-Rhin

Kessler~Grand Cru~     @Guebwiller

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin “Guebwiller 3”
  • TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Unterlinger Foothills, +Alt. 240mt.-400mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 28ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Dirler-Cade, Orschwihr, Schlumberger

Kitterle~Grand Cru~     @Guebwiller

  • BLANC= Riesling 33%, Pinot Gris 30%, Gewurztraminer 28%
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin “Guebwiller 3”
  • TOPOGRAPHY-  “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terreces”
    • SLOPES/ Unterlinger Foothills, +Alt. 305mt.-400mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Clay
  • VITICULTURE- 25ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Dirler-Cade, Schlumberger

Saering~Grand Cru~     @Guebwiller

  • BLANC= Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin, SUB-ZONE-Haut-Rhin “Guebwiller 3”
    • VILLAGES– Jungholtz, Soult, Wuenheim
  • TOPOGRAPHY- SLOPES/ Unterlinger Foothills, +Alt. 260mt.-300mt.
    • +ASPECT/ South-East, On~Lauch~River~
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Clay, Marl
  • VITICULTURE- 26ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Eric Rominger, Dirler-CadeSchlumberger

Muenchberg~Grand Cru~      @Nothalten

  • BLANC= Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
    • SLOPES/ Vosges Mountain’s/ Andiu Valley, +Alt. 250mt.-320mt., +ASPECT/ South-East
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Marl-Sandstone, Clay
  • VITICULTURE-  ? ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Burckel Jung, Julien Meyer, Ostertag, Willy Gisselbrecht & Fils
  • CULUTRE- ~Etymology~ Muenchberg Meaning Monk’s Mount, Referring to the Monastery In Area.
    • “Monks & Monasteries” ~Benedictine Monks of the Altorf Abbey~

Rangen~Grand Cru~     @Thann

  • BLANC= Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris
  • GEOGRAPHY- Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haut-Rhin
    • Most Southern of the Alsace Grand Cru.
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced”
    • SLOPES/ Rangenkopf, +Alt. 320mt.– 465mt., +ASPECT/ South
    • On~Thur~River~
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”, Granite, Sandstone, Clay, Graywacke
  • VITICULTURE- 22ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Clos St. Urbain, Julien Schaal, Martin Schaetzel, Schoffit, Schlum Berger, Wolfberger(4.5ha.), Zind-Hubrect
    • Vineyards- Clos Saint Urbain(5ha.)- Monopole of Zind-Humbrect
      • Clos Saint-Theobald(6ha.)- Monopole of Domaine Schoffit
      • Ammerschwihr(One of the Steepest Terrace Vineyard In World.)

Indication Geographique Protegee IGP. Eastern France

  • BLANC= Any White Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Alsace.
  • ROUGE= Any Red Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Alsace.
  • VITICULTURE– Wine Produced In “ALSACE” Non-Conforming to AOP.

COTEAUX De COIFFY IGP.

  • GEOGRAPHY- France(North-East), REGION-Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haute Marn
    • BETWEEN- Burgundy & Alsace

COTE De MEUSE IGP.

  • GEOGRAPHY- France(North-East), REGION-Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Meuse
    • BETWEEN- Champagne & Alsace

FRANCHE-COMTE IGP.

  • GEOGRAPHY- France(North-East), REGION-Alsace
    • DEPARTMENT-Haute-Saone, Doubs, Jura

HAUTE-MARNE IGP.

  • GEOGRAPHY- France(North-East), REGION-Alsace, DEPARTMENT-Haute-Marne

**Refer to “BIBLIOGRAPHY/ Sources” For Details On Scholarly Works Referenced.