OUR TERROIRS

The areas covered by our terroirs lie on the Muschelkalk, which consists of shell-bearing limestone, a component found in all of our vineyards and which constitutes the common denominator in our wines. The symbol of this shell-bearing limestone has therefore quite naturally become our logo in order to identify our estate and some of our cuvées.

    1. Grand Cru Bruderthal
    2. Lieu-dit Hahnenberg
    3. Lieu-dit Schaefferstein
    4. Lieu-dit Stierkopf
    5. Lieu-dit Finkenberg

Bruderthal

LIEU-DIT CLASSED AS A GRAND CRU DE MOLSHEIM

Literally “the valley of brothers" and south-east facing, this terroir on the marl and limestone substrate of the Muschelkalk enjoys a medium slope in the centre of an amphitheatre, resulting in strong ripening conducive to late harvest wines. Situated in the heart of the Coteaux de Molsheim, the Grand Cru Bruderthal has been recognised for its wines since the fourteenth century. The word "Bruderthal" refers to the Carthusian monks who once owned vines in the area. The wines are characterised by two key words : salinity and fullness.

Cuvées from Bruderthal :
Riesling Grand Cru Bruderthal
Muscat Grand Cru Bruderthal
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Bruderthal
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Bruderthal

Hahnenberg

LIEU-DIT MOLSHEIM

Literally “cockerel mountain”, and facing due east, this terroir on the marl and limestone substrate of the Muschelkalk enjoys a steep slope, resulting in strong ripening and challenging winegrowing conditions. Situated between Molsheim and Avolsheim, this lieu-dit is a property once owned by Carthusian monks from Molsheim.

Cuvée from Hahnenberg :
Pinot Gris Chartreux

Schaefferstein

LIEU-DIT MOLSHEIM

Literally “shepherd’s rock”, and facing south-east, this terroir on the marl and limestone substrate of the Muschelkalk enjoys a shallow slope, resulting in slow ripening.

Cuvées from Schaefferstein :
Pinot Noir Berger
Pinot Gris Berger

Stierkopf

LIEU-DIT MUTZIG

Literally “bull’s head”, and facing due south, this terroir on the gravelly marl and limestone substrate of the Muschelkalk enjoys a steep slope, resulting in greater ripening and specific winegrowing conditions. Situated at the entrance to the valley, on the banks of the Bruche, this craggy slope is well ventilated, guaranteeing grapes in perfect health.

Cuvée from Stierkopf :
Gewurztraminer Taureau

Finkenberg

LIEU-DIT AVOLSHEIM

Literally “finch mountain”, and facing south-east, this terroir on the marl and limestone substrate of the Muschelkalk enjoys a medium slope within a valley, resulting in balanced ripening. Situated between Molsheim and Avolsheim, this lieu-dit has a considerable reputation, first mentioned in the seventeenth century. The "Finkenhof", an historic farm in this lieu-dit, is a property once owned by Carthusian monks from Molsheim. The wines from this lieu-dit were exported to the Court of the King of England for two hundred years (seventeenth and eighteenth centuries).

Cuvée from Finkenberg :
Riesling Pinsons

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