Alsace Grands Crus Wine Journey

Discover the Finest Wines of France's Most Distinctive Wine Region

This exclusive wine tour reveals the excellence of Alsace's Grand Cru vineyards, where exceptional terroir meets centuries of winemaking expertise. Experience the remarkable diversity of Alsace wines through carefully selected tastings at prestigious domains.

Morning: Barr and Andlau's Noble Terroirs

Your exploration begins with an early departure from Strasbourg. Your first stop takes you to the renowned Barr-Andlau wine region, home to exceptional Grand Cru vineyards. Here, three distinctive terroirs create remarkably different expressions of Riesling: Kirchberg's marl and limestone soils produce wines of elegant minerality, Wiebelsberg's sandy sandstone brings forth precise, vertical wines, and Moenchberg's complex mix of marl, limestone, and slate creates wines of exceptional complexity.

Continue to the charming town of Dambach-la-Ville to discover the unique Frankstein Grand Cru, whose name literally means "the stone of the French." This remarkable vineyard showcases how different soil types influence wine character, with its combination of granite, shelly limestone, and sandstone creating wines of remarkable complexity.

Depending on availability, you might also visit a biodynamic producer, where ancient agricultural wisdom meets modern winemaking. These domains follow natural preparations to create wines that purely express their terroir.

Lunch: Pause Along the Wine Route

Take a break from wine tasting to enjoy free time for lunch along the famous Wine Route. Your guide will recommend several local restaurants where you may experience traditional Alsatian cuisine at your own leisure and expense. 

Afternoon: Noble Grapes of Ribeauvillé

The journey continues to the southern section of the wine route near Ribeauvillé, home to legendary Grand Crus such as Altenberg, Kanzlerberg, and Osterberg. Here, discover the unique character of Alsace Muscat, distinctively dry unlike its sweet southern French cousins, offering pure fruit expression and remarkable freshness.

The afternoon culminates with a tasting of exceptional Gewürztraminer from Grand Cru sites. These powerful wines showcase intense aromatic complexity, from exotic spices to rose petals. Your guide will introduce you to the legendary late-harvest versions, where noble rot creates wines of extraordinary concentration and complexity.

At the end of your tastings, you will return to Strasbourg.

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