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The Mosbachs have been winegrowers since 1577. At the head of this 23 ha estate, Jean-Marie and Paul perpetuate the family tradition. Their vineyard is south facing and benefits from all the conditions that are favorable for an early flowering of the vine and a slow maturation of the grapes. The reputation of this domain is made on the pinot noirs vinified in red and in rosé. A visit to their cellar, with a capacity of 3,500 hectoliters, is worthwhile, as you will notice some beautiful oak barrels from the ^19th century.

The estate is located in an old mill, named Thomanns Muehle. Today, it cultivates 35 hectares of vines, part of which are located on the Grand Cru Steinklotz terroir, which is clay-limestone and south-facing, and warms up very quickly in spring. We practice here the reasoned viticulture, the wine making is done in stainless steel tanks, but some vintages are raised in the famous wooden tuns of the Cellar of the Civil Hospices of Strasbourg. All the Alsatian grape varieties are vinified here, as well as crémants whose reputation is well established.

At Arthur Metz, crémant is king: the house devotes more than 50% of its activity to it. Yes, there are several varieties of this sparkling wine that goes so well with desserts... Made from chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir vinified into rosé or white, their quality is recognized. That said, Arthur Metz also sees its so-called still wines regularly win awards and medals at prestigious competitions. The tasting, in the sales area, allows you to choose the wines that suit you best.

The Domaine du Petit Poucet proudly displays its particularity: it is the smallest estate in Alsace! It is after having finished with his other job that Gérard Blaess, an enthusiastic and passionate winemaker, takes care of his 50 ares of vines, which he vinifies in the basement of his house. An ardent defender of organic viticulture, for him good wine is made in the vineyard. His plots of land are in Marlenheim, on clayey-limestone soil, and in Wangen, on sandstone soil. The harvest is of course manual; the whole grapes are pressed and only indigenous yeasts are used. The wines benefit from maturing on fine lees; the estate avoids unnecessary racking and practises minimal sulphiting. For organic wines, Domaine du Petit Poucet offers a Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes 2015, a Riesling 2015, a Gewurztraminer "Coccinelle" 2016 and a Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles 2015. On the Nature side, the Auxerrois "Sans pour Cent" 2017 and "Les Nuances de Pinot" 2017 are in great demand. These are wines of very good quality produced in limited quantities.

Twelve years ago, Jérémie took over from his father Romain at the head of this estate (40 ha), part of which is cultivated in Lyre. This method of vineyard management allows a better exposure to the sun. The Domaine Fritsch is well known for its wines from the Grand Cru Steinklotz. The beautiful vintage 2022, in addition to being very qualitative, is also and especially the first organic vintage of the domain. Make an appointment for an exciting commented tasting!