Private Alsace Grand Cru Private Tour from Strasbourg and area
Description
Alsace is home to no fewer than 51 Grand Cru terroirs, where only the four most prestigious grape varieties of the region (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat) are cultivated, with the exception of Sylvaner. The names of these terroirs are often mysterious, and the winemakers will be happy to explain their meaning and uniqueness to you. These terroirs represent the pinnacle of Alsace’s vineyards, with Grand Crus located all along the Alsace wine route, always on hillsides with optimal exposure. During your visit to the winegrowers, you'll have the opportunity to taste the different grape varieties from the Grand Cru hillsides, and sometimes even the same grape variety from several Grand Cru parcels. The winemakers will introduce you to the wines that are the pride of their estates and will delight your taste buds. These wines boast incomparable elegance and exceptional aromatic richness, drawn directly from the soil in which the vines are planted.
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As early as 1648, the Wach family started out in the world of wine by working as coopers. From 1780, the wine production diversifies business activities. Since1888, the profession of Alsatian winegrower has been a full-time occupation. Concerned about preserving the heritage of our region, we are committed to Biological approach. Each Grand Cru - Moenchberg, Wiebelsberg, Kastelberg – is sold after a minimum of 3 years of bottle ageing. This allows the different elements of the wine to be harmonized. In other words, it is a refining process, like a cheese maker.
The Hering family has been producing wine in Barr, the wine-growing capital of the Lower Rhine, since 1858. The vineyards are located in the commune of Barr, in the heart of the Vosges foothills. Covering more than 10 hectares, the vines are cultivated with respect for the environment, for the well-being of all. Kirchberg de Barr was one of the 25 Grands Crus that now form part of the history of Alsatian terroir wines, along with 26 other Grands Crus.
We offer several options for lunch in the heart of the village of Barr.
Domaine Céline METZ is the new generation and the continuation of Domaine Hubert METZ. As the 11th generation in the estate's history, we are fortunate to be able to cultivate 10 hectares of vineyards, including 2 in the Winzenberg Grand Cru (granite), and to make wine in a family cellar dating back to 1728.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We loved our private tour of three vineyards in Alsace! It was an experience that was both informative, interesting, and wonderfully diverse. A huge thank you to our guide, Jean, who was incredibly generous and extremely attentive to all our needs throughout the day. In addition to having us taste excellent wines, he even took the time to create a beautiful photo montage of our day as a keepsake. Really "wow"! I highly recommend this tour 100%. An unforgettable experience!
Bonjour, A & JF, Ch & F. Souvenirs d'une journée particulière avec une équipe très sympathique et des "connaisseurs" appréciés par les vignerons rencontrés. Mes nouveaux "cousins du Québec" sont pour longtemps dans un coin de mon coeur. Prenez soin de vous. Et Ch: à vos fourneaux ! (elle comprendra). Prenez grand soin de vous, bonne continuation. Jean
My two days touring Alsace's historic villages and wine estates with Jean were nothing short of perfect. Beyond being an exceptionally kind and attentive professional, Jean is quite simply the most wonderful person to spend time with. His deep expertise in both the local terroir and the rich history of the area is outstanding. It is also clear that Alsace Wine Tours is highly connected in the region; they provided me with phenomenal dining recommendations and insights for exploring Colmar that perfectly hit the mark for a food lover. Thank you, Jean and Alsace Wine Tours, for a truly splendid time!
Dear Joss, it is a privilege to have your thrust and to have had you as guest in March 26. These two days were so interesting and the estates we were visiting were as different in their philosophy as excellent in their wines. As a wine specialist and with your high level of knowledge, it is our pride if we could provide you with a nice time in Alsace. Thanks so much for your nice words. Best regards!
What a great day this was! Our driver Jean was very personable, very professional, passionate and very knowledgeable about Alsace wines. Communication was very good before and during the tour. Arranged three very good wineries to visit where the vignerons were very giving of their wines and knowledge. Learnt so much!
A very nice trip with you three, V. & R. and of course P. ! Thanks for your nice and detailed remarks. It is our pride to offer the best service we can and share with you our love to our region, Take care.
Incredible experience! This was an exceptional tour of the region with amazing wine visits and Jean was accommodating with every request. We were picked up right by our hotel. The van was stocked with everything you could want- blankets (February), water, snacks, umbrellas. Jean answered our endless questions with knowledge and passion. He took great care of us and made sure we were comfortable all day. We had three wine tastings that we would not have been able to find on our own and our lunch stop was at a local restaurant which was authentic and delicious. Would book this tour again in a second!
Hi Audrey & Jonathan, hi Sophia & Landon, Thanks so much for your kind review, which makes us both proud and indebted to you for providing us with the best possible customer service again in the future. It was a real pleasure to meet all 4 of you. I wish the four newlyweds a long and happy life. Jean
