Les Vins d’Alsace

The Alsatian wine region stretches between the Vosges mountain range and the Alsace plain. This highly individual terroir enjoys one of the lowest rainfalls in France, with a warm and dry climate, a real pleasure for the grape. The vines are planted up to an altitude of 400 metres on the buttresses of the Vosges mountains, highlighting their exposure to the sun. The grape grows slowly and also ripens slowly, its flavour concentrating to produce a wine of international renown. This viticultural history, lodged deep in the region’s memory, dates back to the first millennium. The geographical location of the vineyards has caused them numerous problems during times of international conflict. The sacking of the vines during the Second World War enabled the region to return even stronger, setting out a quality charter for both the varieties and the winemaking process. This resurrection was capped by the recognition of Alsace as a registered designation of origin (AOC) in 1962, the Alsace Grand Cru in 1975, for exceptional wines derived from noble varieties, and the crémant d’Alsace in 1976 for sparkling wines.