Caves à vin- Maisons des vins Heiligenstein

The Ruff family has been cultivating vines since 1886 through four generations. Located at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile, their 15 ha estate (in the process of obtaining High Environmental Value certification) is spread over 4 very distinct terroirs, including La Grange. Situated on the Heiligenstein bank, the Weinberg is mainly planted with Riesling and Pinot Gris, while the Schwendehiesel is entirely dedicated to Klevener (or pink Savagin). As for the Fronholz of Epfig, it is mainly planted with Riesling. A great specialist in Klevener (it is in Heiligenstein that this 8th grape variety of Alsace was planted and recognized in 1742), the Ruff estate produces many other wines that are regularly praised by specialists. This is the case for the Crémant d'Alsace Cuvée Prestige (Gold Medal of the Crémants of France), the Riesling Fronholz 2018 (Gold Medal at the Concours des Vins de Colmar) and the Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives 2016 (Gold Medal at the Concours des Gewurztraminers du Monde). Other beautiful cuvées of the moment recommended: the pinot gris Cuvée Barbara 2019 and the Klevener de Heiligenstein Schwendegiesel Vieilles Vignes 2019 (Gold Medal at the Concours des Vins de Colmar).