Schlossberg: where the vine meets history and sunshine!
Just 8 kilometers from Colmar, between sky and vine, the Schlossberg proudly unfolds its sun-drenched terraces above the Weiss Valley. It is here, on the steep slopes between Kientzheim and the medieval castle of Kaysersberg, that the heart of Alsace’s very first Grand Cru beats. A legendary terroir, shaped by nature and elevated by generations of passionate winemakers.
Did you know? In 2025, the prestigious Grand Cru Schlossberg will be celebrating its 50th anniversary!
A special event is coming in November 2025, to be marked by the Paulée du Schlossberg… stay tuned!
A land rich in legends and light
According to legend, a treasure belonging to Emperor Barbarossa still lies hidden beneath the ruins of Kaysersberg Castle…
But the real treasure is in plain sight: these sun-drenched vineyards, rooted in granite soil that reflects heat like no other.
A terroir blessed with a unique microclimate, gently regulated by the Weiss river, encouraging the early ripening of the grapes.
Where Riesling reigns supreme
While the Schlossberg also welcomes a few Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, it is Riesling that truly reigns supreme here.
This demanding grape variety finds the perfect playground: optimal ripeness, aromatic finesse, and mineral intensity.
Each vintage reveals a unique personality — the reflection of a millennium of savoir-faire and an unwavering commitment to authenticity.
A legacy built stone by stone
Centuries of effort have shaped this vineyard landscape: retaining walls built to resist erosion, terraces carefully arranged by hand by the builders from the Aosta Valley, and vines tended like a secret garden…
The Schlossberg is a living monument.
Here, there’s no room for shortcuts: chaptalisation is forbidden, blending is excluded — every bottle is the pure expression of the terroir.
The Grand Cru, Alsace’s haute couture wine
Flagship wines of a vineyard in motion, Grands Crus like the Schlossberg are not niche exceptions — they are the standard-bearers of a forward-looking viticulture.
A viticulture that is authentic, ambitious, deeply rooted, and innovative.
Tasting a Schlossberg isn’t just drinking wine — it’s experiencing a story, a land, a passion.