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Alsace Grands Crus
The Alsace Grand Cru appellation showcases the influence of the different terroirs on the wines. The designation is attributed to wines satisfying a number of quality-related criteria: strict limitations on terroir, highly restricted yields, specific rules of conduct regarding the vines, minimal natural ripeness levels and taste .
Fifty-one different terroirs, defined according to strict geological and climactic criteria, constitute the mosaic of the Grands Crus of Alsace. The size of these exceptional vineyards varies between 3 and 80 hectares The label must indicate the vintage, one of the fifty-one terroirs within the Grand Cru appellation, and may indicate the grape variety. With a few minor exceptions, permitted grape varieties grown in Alsace include: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Muscat.
The appellation Alsace Grand Cru recognises the most exceptional terroirs, which impart to the wines an expressive character and a unique authenticity.
The Grands Crus of Alsace represent an average annual production of nearly 45,000 hL (or 500,000 cases), just 4% of the total Alsace wine production.!
Number of results : 52
Kirchberg
The Kirchberg spreads over the heights of Barr between 215 and 315 metres. Its 40 hectares facing south-east cover a calcareous to marly calcareous soil.
The favoured vines are the Gewurztraminer, the Riesling and the Tokay Pinot Gris which are ...
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Zotzenberg
Situated on the south side of the village, the Zotzenberg faces east and south and culminates at 320 metres.
The marly calcareous soil holds moisture well and resists dryness well, which is particularly suited to Sylvaner, Gewurztraminer, Riesling ...
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Kastelberg
The Kastelberg is situated on a small mountain, with a steep slope, at an altitude of between 240 and 300 metres, and facing the south-east.
The stony soils are well drained thanks to the presence of very hard rock and are perfectly suited to ...
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Wiebelsberg
The Wiebelsberg covers 250 to 300 metres of a slope at the exit of the Andlau valley, facing south and south-east.
The sandy, well-drained soils warm up quickly, which is particularly appreciated by Rieslings. Wiebelsberg, delicately fruity, has a ...
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Moenchberg
At an altitude of 230 to 260 metres, the hillsides of the Moenchberg are situated to the west of Eichhoffen, at the exit from Andlau, and form a small sheltered valley on its southern slope, benefiting from a warm, dry environment.
The texture of ...
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Muenchberg
The Ungersberg protects the Muenchberg from the westerly winds. Its crescent shape and the fact that it faces south give it an ideal microclimate.
The stony, sandy soil is relatively poor, but the vines benefit from excellent drainage and rapid ...
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Winzenberg
The Winzenberg hillside dominates the village of Blienschwiller, benefiting from an exceptional amount of sun due to its steep slope (240 to 320 metres) and the fact that it faces south-south-east. The granite soils contains two micas and is ...
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Frankstein
The Frankstein hillsides, above Dambach-la-Ville, lie between altitudes of 220 and 310 metres on slopes facing east and south-east, enjoying the sun from the early morning.
The water is filtered thanks to the soil of granitic sand with two micas ...
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Klevener
The Klevener, facing south and south-east, covers at altitudes of 200 to 300 metres land which is rather poor. Stemming from the pink Savagnin vine, it has been grown in the village of Heiligenstein since 1742.
Young, the Klevener is rounded and ...
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