20 Incredible Alsace Wineries To Visit in 2024 (Tasting Tours, Best Wines)

by Elaine Lau

The Alsace region of France is home to over 4,000 winegrowers producing some of the world’s best terroir-driven wines.

Each Alsace winery produces diverse wine styles, ranging from refreshing and delicate to opulent and full-bodied. You can also sample some distinct labels on the scenic wine route - a sparkling Crémant d’Alsace Chardonnay, a unique Alsatian Pinot Noir, and many more!

Let’s explore the Alsace wine scene and its top 15 wineries, upcoming wine houses, and the best food to pair with Alsace wines.

A Quick Intro To The Alsace Wine Region

The Alsace wine region is located near France’s border with Germany. The surrounding Vosges Mountains protect it from rain clouds and oceanic influences. So, the area enjoys sunny summers and dry autumns, ideal for grape ripening.

The Alsace vineyards are spread across 15,000 hectares with clay, sandstone, limestone, and volcanic soils.

The predominant grape varieties grown here include the aromatic white Alsace Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, and the red Pinot Noir grape variety. The wines are similar to the German wine styles produced across the border.

Alsace is also home to 53 AOCs including AOC Alsace, AOC Crémant d’Alsace, and 51 Alsace Grand Cru AOC domaines.

15 Leading Alsace Wineries To Visit in 2024 (Including Best Wines, Styles)

Here are the top 15 Alsace wineries to visit if you’re looking for a unique wine tasting experience in France:

Domaine Weinbach
Domaine Zind Humbrecht
Maison Trimbach
Maison Lucien Albrecht
Domaine Boehler
Domaine Albert Seltz
Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss
Jean-Baptiste Adam
Domaine Paul Blanck
Cave de Turckheim
Domaine Albert Mann
Hugel et Fils
Zeyssolff
Domaine Lucas Rieffel
Vins d'Alsace Sipp Mack

1. Domaine Weinbach

Domaine Weinbach was founded in 1612 and its first vine plantations date back to the 9th century. Its 30-hectare vineyard, located in the Kaysersberg valley in France, enjoys a warm microclimate.

The winery follows biodynamic viticulture practices and produces food-friendly wine styles among which are:

Sylvaner
Pinot Blanc
Muscat
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Noir

While visiting the winery, you can sample their delectable labels in one of the tasting rooms. Remember to make a reservation before visiting Domaine Weinbach.

Best Wines To Try:

2004 Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg Cuvee d'Or Quintessence de Grains Nobles ($793)
2008 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Mambourg Quintessence de Grains Nobles Cuvee d'Or ($680)

2. Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Domaine Zind Humbrecht was set up in 1959 by merging the Humbrecht and the Zind family vineyards. The winery owns 41 hectares of biodynamically farmed Alsace Grand Cru and small clos vineyards spread across six communes.

The main grape varieties include Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Auxerrois, and Sylvaner.

The Domaine Zind-Humbrecht winemaker group focuses on producing low-yield, late harvest wines. You can enjoy a private tasting of their exquisite labels by making a reservation at the winery.

Best Wines To Try:

2010 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Selection de Grains Nobles Trie Speciale ($211)
2012 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain ($103)

3. Maison Trimbach

Winegrowing at the Maison Trimbach estate began in 1626, and its wines gained international fame in 1898. The 40-hectare vineyards enjoy cold winters, hot summers, and dry autumns with low rainfall.

The winery produces a varied range of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, and some Pinot Noir red wine labels.

Tastings at the winery are by appointment only on weekdays and based on availability on Saturdays.

Best Wines To Try:

1989 F E Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune Vendanges Tardives ($607)
2007 F E Trimbach Gewurztraminer Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre ($56)

4. Maison Lucien Albrecht

The Albrecht family is among the founders of the Cremant d’Alsace AOC and established their own winery in 1698. Today, the family vineyards cover several Grand Cru AOCs, primarily in the Orschwihr wine village.

Lucien Albrecht produces signature Alsatian wine styles like Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir red wine.

The Orschwihr wine cellar offers the entire range of Lucien Albrecht wines for tasting. One hour “prestige” wine tasting with commentary is available for groups of 10 to 55 people. You can also tour the estate’s flourishing wine grower plots.

Best Wines To Try:

2007 Lucien Albrecht Riesling Vendange Tardive ($70)
2007 Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles ($57)

5. Domaine Boehler

Domaine Boehler has a winemaking heritage of over 200 years, but the winery became popular only in the 1970s. The vineyard terroir is characterized by marl-limestone soil, warm summers, and dry autumns with occasional rainfall.

The winery produces varied styles of Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir wines. Domaine Boehler also crafts the Cremant Brut, a sparkling white wine made with Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Auxerrois.

Wine tasting tours are available throughout the year. Make an appointment for an immersive guided tasting experience.

Best Wines To Try:

2019 Domaine Boehler Alsace Pinot Noir Saint Georges ($47)
2018 Domaine Leon Boesch Gewurztraminer Zinnkoepfle Vendanges Tardives ($44)

6. Domaine Albert Seltz

Albert Seltz is a 12-hectare winery located in Mittelbergheim, Lower Rhine that exclusively produces organic wines.

The late harvest wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on the lees to extract maximum flavor.

The primary grape varieties grown in the Seltz vineyards are Sylvaner, Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Gewurztraminer. The winery produces a wide range of red, white, sweet, and sparkling wine styles.

You can visit the estate in groups of 2 to 20 for a tasting of these exquisite Alsatian wine labels.

Best Wines To Try:

2012 Albert Seltz Riesling Zotzenberg ($57)
2013 Albert Seltz Pinot Gris Zotzenberg ($23)

7. Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss

Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss is a thirteenth-generation wine producer located between Strasbourg and Colmar. The 13.5-hectare vineyard has a continental climate with varied soil types of pink sandstone, blue slate, marl, and limestone.

The winery produces biodynamic Grand Cru, Cremant sparkling white wine, and sweet wine.

You can make reservations at the winery and participate in a tasting guided by a wine ambassador.

Best Wines To Try:

2009 Marc Kreydenweiss Riesling Kastelberg 'Le Chateau' ($99)
2016 Marc Kreydenweiss Le Moine Pinot Gris Moenchberg ($63)

8. Jean-Baptiste Adam

With a rich winemaking history of 400 years, this winery currently produces elegant organic wines.

Jean-Baptiste Adam has varied terroirs in its three major vineyard plots - the Letzenberg single vineyard and the Grand Crus of Wineck-Schlossberg and Kaefferkopf.

Pinot Gris cuvees and Alsatian Rieslings are the estate’s flagship wines.

You can tour the winery cellars and take part in a private tasting in groups of 2 to 10 people.

Best Wines To Try:

1997 Jean-Baptiste Adam Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles ($149)
2008 Jean-Baptiste Adam Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles ($146)

9. Domaine Paul Blanck

The Domaine Paul Blanck estate is spread over 34 hectares, including five Grands Crus and four lieux-dit vineyards.

The winery is located in the Kientzheim village and produces terroir-driven Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Gewurztraminer wines.

You can sample a range of wines with distinct terroir expressions in a 90-minute tasting at the winery.

Best Wines To Try:

1990 Domaine Paul Blanck Gewurztraminer Furstentum Vendanges Tardives Grand Cru ($267)
2015 Domaine Paul Blanck Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru ($73)

10. Cave de Turckheim

Cave de Turckhein is located along the Alsace Plain and the Valley of Munster and is famous for its Alsace still and sparkling wines. Its vineyards have a sunny climate and granite soil that produces robust, flavorful wines.

The winery crafts classic Alsace Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir wines.

You can taste 50 different wine styles at the estate’s welcoming shop and learn more about the cellar’s heritage.

Best Wines To Try:

2008 Cave de Turckheim Gewurztraminer ($43)
2017 Cave de Turckheim Pinot Gris ($23)

11. Domaine Albert Mann

The Domain Albert Mann estate owns 25 hectares of vineyard plots, including seven Grand Crus. The winery is located in Wettolsheim and was founded by the Mann and Barthelme families.

Since 1997, Domaine Albert Mann has switched to biodynamic wine production. Its major wine styles are Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and a Cremant bubbly.

You can taste some of the best Alsace wines when you visit the cellars at Albert Mann.

Best Wines To Try:

2013 Albert Mann Riesling Schlossberg L'Epicentre ($164)
2012 Albert Mann Pinot Gris Hengst ($56)

12. Hugel et Fils

The Hugel estate is spread across 25 hectares in Riquewihr, with half of them in the Alsace Grand Cru area. The winery produces high-quality labels through minimal intervention in the vineyard and the cellar.

Hugel’s Alsace wines are exported to over 100 countries and include Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Muscat, and Sylvaner styles.

As part of the Alsace wine route, the winery offers a great tasting experience and a tour of their cellars.

Best Wines To Try:

2011 Hugel & Fils Riesling 'Grossi Laue' ($81)
2001 Hugel & Fils 'Hugel' Gewurztraminer ($75)

13. Zeyssolff

This family-owned winery was founded in 1778. The Zeyssolff vineyards have a rich terroir with dry and sunny weather, providing excellent conditions for the growing of the traditional Alsace white grape varieties.

The estate has established state-of-the-art guest houses and the Au Peche Vigneron wine shop to promote wine tourism and tasting experiences.

Best Wines To Try:

Zeyssolff Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives ($45)
2017 Zeyssolff Cuvee Z Klevener de Heiligenstein ($24)

14. Domaine Lucas Rieffel

Lucas Rieffel is located in Mittelbergheim. This Alsace estate has been producing certified organic grapes since 2012.

The winery is known for its well-balanced, affordable styles of Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, and Alsace Riesling.

Sample some of the prominent Alsace wine labels at the tasting rooms of Lucas Rieffel.

Best Wines To Try:

2016 Lucas et Andre Rieffel Kreuzel Pinot Noir ($33)
2012 Lucas et Andre Rieffel Pinot Gris Kirchberg de Barr ($24)

15. Vins d'Alsace Sipp Mack

The Vins d’Alsace Sipp Mack estate spans 24 hectares in the Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé and Bergheim villages. The terroir is varied, dominated by calcareous soil.

The major grape varieties grown here include Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Riesling.

You can attend a tasting session at the winery to enjoy the best organic Alsace wines.

Best Wines To Try:

2001 Domaine Sipp Mack Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives Cuvee Amelie (52)
2015 Domaine Sipp Mack Riesling Rosacker ($48)

Other Upcoming Alsace Wineries

Besides the top 15 wineries, here are a few more notable Alsace wine estates:

Domaine André Ostertag: The Ostertag Domaine was set up in the 1960s and pioneered certified biodynamic viticulture in Alsace.

The 2017 Domaine Ostertag Pinot Blanc Barriques ($24) is a delightful white label of the estate.

Domaine David Ermel & Fils: This Alsace winery, founded in 1795, enjoys a continental climate and follows environment-friendly viticulture techniques.

A good wine from the estate is the flavorful 2020 David Ermel Muscat ($13.)

Domaine Thomas Boeckel: The 23-hectare estate is renowned for its unique wine aging process. Fermented wines are aged in 75-year old barrels for a year.

The 2018 Boeckel Sylvaner Zotzenberg ($29) embodies all the qualities of a complex Boeckel vintage.

Domaine Allimant-Laugner:This is a 12-hectare classic estate that grows all seven Alsace grape varieties.

The 2015 Domaine Allimant-Laugner Muscat ($19) is a good wine produced by the historical domaine.

Rosacker: Rosacker produces complex and refined Alsatian Rieslings and Gewurztraminer wines in its 26-hectare estate.

The 2019 Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr Riesling Rosacker ($24) is a stellar vintage wine of the estate.

Best Foods To Pair With Alsace Wines

The Alsace region produces versatile whites that pair well with a range of foods, such as white meats, seafood, shellfish, cheeses, foie gras, and Asian dishes.

The region’s Pinot Noir complements roast pork, chicken, red mullet, tuna, and salmon.

Tour the Alsace Wine Route for the Perfect Tasting Experience

The beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and historical wineries make Alsace the ideal tourist spot for wine aficionados and novices.

Besides attending the tasting events, you should also get hold of some of the best Alsace wines for your collection.

If you’re looking to build a portfolio of investment-grade Alsace and other fine wines, check out the Vinovest website. It is a leading platform to buy, store, and sell authentic wine labels from across the globe.