Gourmet products local specialties and wines Alsace

Who said that you can't associate gourmet food with local products? This is what you can find in the Coeur Paysan store in Colmar. Proud of its 6 years of experience, the store proposes a varied food offer, from fruits and vegetables to meat, fish, cheese and dairy products, without forgetting sweet and salty grocery products and a wide range of beers and wines from Alsace. These good things come from more than 60 farms and producers from the Alsace region. So come and visit Coeur Paysan!

Founded in 1680 by Pierre Sparr, this venerable House produces a beautiful range of wines: Terroirs and lieux-dits, Grands Crus, Vendanges Tardives, Sélections de Grains Nobles, Crémants d'Alsace. You can discover these excellent wines at the cellar, 14 rue de Hoen, or at the store on the Wine Route. I especially like the Pinot Gris Grand Cru Mambourg and the Crémant Brut Clos Sainte Odile (100% chardonnay, vinified as an extra-brut): two little wonders with incomparable flavors!

From now on, every day can be our "Fish Day"! Do you tend to go fishing in the aisles of your favourite supermarket? Don't know anything about fish (except for cans of tuna)? Don't panic! Manuela and Nicolas Gasser, the owners of the hell of fishing, offer delicious fresh fish, rather than... fried fish! New arrivals are daily. Excellent assets that allow this pretty fish shop to have a good day ahead of it and not to end up.... in the fish tail!

Ehrhardt desserts are first and foremost a family story, Alsace and ice cream. Since its beginnings as a ice factory in the 1980 s, small businesses have opened up to pastry, increased the number of its plants, opened a R & D center to become a real «glacier creator». In 2017, Ehrhardt made the choice of direct selling by opening an atypical space to Kingersheim in an industrial and contemporary spirit. The room is divided between a commercial part where all the frozen desserts of the house can be purchased and a part of the tea room or one tasting ice cuts, cakes accompanied by tea/coffee/hot chocolate, but also milkshakes and smoothies made locally.

A pioneer of the Biocoop initiative in 1986, the Sonneblüem ("sunflower" in Alsatian) cooperative now attracts a clientele that is no longer limited to 100% organic enthusiasts. It must be said that it is very pleasant to stroll through the shelves of this supermarket unlike any other. One appreciates knowing the precise origin and composition of each product: vegetables and fruits, dairy products, cereals and starches, cosmetics and household products, books (rather well supplied with which they participate in the Colmar fair)..

Like Hansel and Gretel, wonder transports you when you enter this pretty shop where gingerbread is king! It comes in many forms to seduce gourmets of all ages: gingerbread mustard, jam and even scented beer! For the less adventurous, there is the gingerbread interpreted in a more classic way: in the shape of a man, a heart or a tongue, raw or covered with a white or pink icing... The shelves are also well stocked with traditional household linen, recipe books, cloth advent calendars, decoration kits for the famous "manalas" and other typical Alsatian delicacies (honey, jams, bredalas, mulled wine spices, red wine confit with spices, beer terrine...). Finally, the most difficult thing is to choose from the many products on display: you really don't know where to turn your head! A must if you are looking for a typical gift or simply in the grip of an irresistible burst of delicacy.

The Jauss dynasty, founded by Edgar and his wife Hélène in 1954, delights lovers of exceptional meats and charcuterie! Today, their heirs perpetuate the family tradition by using impeccable, mostly local, suppliers. You'll be able to buy the finest cuts of beef, pork, lamb and veal, not to mention superb free-range poultry, delicious charcuterie specialities and tasty daily specials.

For more than ten years, the Vinothèque de Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines has been a delight for local wine lovers and tourists alike. Located on the site of Entrepôts Stanisière, it can be accessed through the door next to the agency of the daily newspaper L'Alsace or through the warehouse at the back of the courtyard. The Vinothèque offers you more than 400 references of fine wines from all over the world, alcohols and gift boxes as well as a wide range of bags-in-boxes and various drinks: water, fruit juices, coffee... In addition, you can buy good beers from various traditional breweries in the region. Lovers of quality spirits will also find their happiness here thanks to excellent references in this field: whiskies (Irish, Scottish, Japanese, Alsatian), American bourbons and other Caribbean rums from various regions of the Indian Ocean, Asia or South America.

For nearly 80 years, this fine Alsatian distillery has been perpetuating the tradition and know-how of quality brandy, faithfully reflecting its evocative slogan: "Fruit has a soul". The nectars distilled at Théo Preiss are of exceptional quality. Surprise your guests with a celery brandy, an unusual exclusive that goes perfectly with smoked salmon dishes or a Norwegian plate. Just as recommendable: the Alsatian whisky Preiss, which has nothing to envy the Scottish blended!

La Ruche Qui dit Oui is mobilizing all over France for healthy, high-quality and local food. Vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, fish, dairy products, bread, honey, jam, etc., you can find everything in this social and collaborative company that opened its first point of sale in Mulhouse in November 2012 and which offers every week, through its website, local farm products of quality and healthy, from a quality farm agriculture. La Ruche Qui dit Oui is one of the many energies that accompany society in the vital turn it is going through, focusing on sharing and solidarity. Welcome to the Hive That Says Yes!

The restaurant is located in the heart of the craft brewery and the establishment is entirely dedicated to the small and large foam! The beer barrels stored, the predominance of copper and wood in the decor and the craft brewery at the entrance plunge you into this very special world. Take a seat at the bar or on one of the two terraces, to enjoy a matured meat or the pork cheek casserole. At the back, a beer garden allows you to sip a craft beer accompanied by a flamed pie cooked on a wood fire.

In Colmar, this beautiful shop is a must when it comes to desserts. Right from the start, the sight of its window awakens the taste buds! At Gilg, you're sure to find plenty of eclairs, verrines and other colorful macaroons. You'll be tempted by a lemon meringue tartlet or a cleverly deconstructed black forest. There are also delicious cakes, croissants, brioches, bûches de Noël, pains d'épices, bredalas... as well as a superb selection of chocolate bars and bites. You can also indulge in succulent savoury specialities.

The Rhine brewery claims to be Elsasser bier, an Alsatian beer. 100% pure malt, it is made with local products (from the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin) and brewed on the one hand in Thierenbach (monthly production of 900 litres) and now next to Mulhouse (monthly production of 5,000 litres). You can therefore taste the production as soon as it has matured with the two draught beers offered for tasting. The schedules are not fixed, it is not uncommon to find the door open earlier in the week and during the day. It seems that drinking beer increases life expectancy by ten years (with a certain moderation), so it would be wrong to deprive yourself!

In July 2017, the former Abedis wine library changed its name and address. It is now called the Comptoir des Vignes and is spread out in a beautiful and bright space where it is nice to stroll around to find the right bottles to harmoniously accompany your family gatherings or your evenings with friends! Wines (red, white, rosé) from Alsace and elsewhere, champagnes (raw, rosé, vintage), beers (blonde, white, amber or brown) and spirits (rum, whisky, cognac...) of the highest quality: impossible not to find your happiness at Comptoir des Vignes. To make your choice with complete peace of mind, rely on the advice of Anne-Sophie and Lisa, both of whom are passionate about oenology and experienced wine merchants!

Directed by the master pastry chef and ice-cream confectioner and chocolate maker Philippe Volck, this tea room pastry shop is one of the most pleasant. The delights on offer are tempting: the three-chocolate festival, the strawberry-rhubarb dome... Also discover the Absolute, a subtle blend of chocolate and coffee mousse with caramelized almonds or simply let yourself be tempted by a seasonal fruit tart, frozen desserts such as the Rouget de Lisle made with caramel ice cream, blackberry sorbet and a perfect whisky ice-cream. You can taste it on the spot.

In the heart of the picturesque village of Uberach, this distillery has been producing award-winning eaux-de-vie for three generations. It distills some thirty varieties of eau-de-vie, including wild sloe, gentian and Alsace bilberry. HEPP also offers delicious liqueurs and creams. A particular highlight is the pure malt whiskies produced by Tharcis Hepp. Tastings with extensive commentary in a convivial cellar. At Christmas, it's time for mulled wine!

Since 1962, craftsmanship and passion have been the watchwords of this exceptional chocolate factory, where the world's finest vintages are savored among a range of original sweets. Del Lago Venezuelan chocolate, Sanbirano Malagasy chocolate, maltitol (sugar-free): the products are unique and will satisfy the passionate curiosity of chocolate lovers. Chez Christian's pastries are also highly appreciated, tasty and handmade. They vary with the seasons: mousses, galettes, logs, fruit tarts...

For more than fourteen years, the Dinel have been making one of the best breads in Strasbourg. Before all the others, Patrick Dinel, the father knew how to feel the craze for tradition and old-fashioned baked bread. Using high quality flours, homemade leaven, seasonal products and above all wood-fired cooking, he and his son Bruno have created a menu of rare and original breads. Without blowing up the prices. The success of this old-fashioned decorated bakery has brought others. Tasty pastries and sandwiches are also available.

It is a real family saga that animates the Paul Buecher estate, established for 3 centuries in Wettolsheim. Here, we take care to produce high expression grape varieties while preserving nature, traditions and the love of wine. The vineyard covers 30 hectares spread over various terroirs. On the vineyard side, we use gentle techniques. The vintages are varied and of high quality, mixing great vintages with exceptional wines, from traditional grape varieties to Personal Reserves and Crémant d'Alsace. Check it out during your visit!

Open to private customers, this drinks retail outlet was created by Les Brasseries de l'Ill. Pleasant and well-stocked, the store offers a wide range of wines, beers, rums and whiskies. As true enthusiasts, the sales staff know their products inside out and will guide you in your choices. From small local producers to major houses and estates, the range is vast. The spirits section showcases quality regional products, such as Alsatian whiskies, which are still too little known.

In the Florival valley, the Cave et Boutique Wolfberger is a warm and friendly place. Alexia and Pascal welcome you to this small cellar where you can discover Wolfberger wines as well as LUCIEN ALBRECHT brand wines. The boutique also offers an in-store shopping and pick-up service.

The Cave du Roi Dagobert takes its name from its location on the territory of an ancient Merovingian palace. Throughout the year, it offers various wine tourism activities (film screenings, cellar visits and commented tastings, rides through the vineyard in a trailer pulled by a tractor, "food-truck" weekends, etc.). The Cave du Roi Dagobert brings together 250 winegrowers from almost 1,000 hectares of Strasbourg vineyards. The terroirs and grape varieties are very varied, and the store is a veritable Ali Baba's cave for all lovers of good wines.

Super U d'Eschau is a supermarket located at Centre Commercial Super U, 25 Rue du Tramway, 67114 Eschau. It offers a range of services including in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. It also has a U fuel station.

Delicatessen, charcuterie, cheese shop and bistro! With a hundred or so cheese references from the four corners of the globe, the shelves are full of tempting possibilities. A wide range of wines, hams, terrines and many other delicatessen must-haves will delight you, especially as they all come from modest or little-known producers in France. L'Épicier Grand-Cru also innovates with its "cheese bar", where you can try almost anything!

Mathieu Kamm is what you might call a "pastry stylist"! After managing the Pierre Hermé boutique in Tokyo, he returned to Alsace to take over the reins of the family pastry shop with his wife Mina. A member of the famous Relais Desserts since 2018 (the year he also won the Gault & Millau Grand Est pastry trophy ), Mathieu Kamm signs high-flying delights: cakes, petit fours, cakes, macaroons, chocolates, ice creams and other delicacies!

In the vaulted wooden cellar, wines from all over France and some of the world's wines, selected with passion, are perfectly preserved. Alcohols and liqueurs are also available: scotches, Bourbons, elegant Japanese and artisanal liqueurs... Local gourmet products complete the range with a delicatessen: foie gras and artisanal smoked salmon. The products are of high quality and essentially local. Eric Sutter regularly organizes a theme tasting, very friendly, to get to know the regional wines and local products better. An appointment not to be missed. New discoveries all year round.

This tea boutique is aptly named, as it truly resembles a boudoir: all tinted pink, with Chantilly moldings and banquettes upholstered in raspberry fabric. Here, you can try a lovely selection of Mariage Frères teas for breakfast or afternoon tea, all accompanied by home-made pastries and cakes. At lunchtime, you can feast on tasty small dishes or buddha bowls. Le Boudoir also sells chic tableware. Bonus: you're served with a smile, and that makes you want to come back again!

Since 1542, the Rothgerber family has always devoted itself to the cultivation of vines and to arboriculture. About fifteen varieties of apples are produced here in organic farming and the fruit juices, bottled on the spot, are all declined around, sometimes decorated with original ingredients (quince, elderflower, mango) 100% natural. They are regularly awarded at the Concours Général Agricole. A producers' store and a bakery-restaurant complete the offer.

Nicknamed the Kirsch Valley, the Val de Villé is a high place of distillation. Héritière, the Héritière of this ancestral know-how, is home to the premises of the Legoll Company, a distillery seeking to perpetuate tradition, producing quality spirits thanks to the care of the fruits used. In a picturesque décor made of huge copper vats and stills, there are classic productions as well as special vintages, aged years in des casks or flasks. Among these, a council, taste the one that contributes to the best reputation of the house: wild raspberry: a pure treat! But also late grape grapes, quetsches, kirschs… The house also offers some 80 jams - and jellies - cooked to old in copper tanks, without any colours or preservatives.

Managed by Julien Beck, who succeeds his father, and his wife, this family business cultivates 10 hectares of vines. Always respectful of biodiversity and with controlled yields to accentuate the expression of terroirs, the domaine will offer its first vintage under the organic appellation in 2022. The domaine has been awarded several medals and celebrated in wine guides and magazines. This year, the labels are more modern.

It is a know-how that dates back to 1925. Located in the heart of the village, the Hirsch family's house produces and markets its foies gras. Resulting from their own production, their poultry are fed with quality products. The establishment also offers a home-made production of rillettes, fresh or smoked duck and goose products, stuffed quails, duck breasts stuffed with foie gras... A selection of Alsatian wines, jams and preserves complete the range.Baskets with fillings are made on request.

Boofzheim is a small town in the Bas-Rhin department of Alsace. Visitors wishing to do their shopping will find a Super U and Drive on the Rhinau road. This supermarket offers a wide range of products and services, including in-store shopping, a drive-through service and home delivery. What's more, Boofzheim Super U offers regular promotions on a variety of products, as well as special discounts for U loyalty card holders. For those who prefer to shop online, the store also offers an online shopping service, as well as other services such as car rental and ticketing.

This bakery offers a variety of tempting products such as homemade doughnuts, almond croissants, galettes des rois and much more. Customers can take advantage of services such as takeaway and delivery, but it is not possible to eat in.

Flamm's Heim brings the conviviality of a "tartes flambées" evening back home. The Alsatian company offers professionals and private customers everything they need to make savory or sweet flammekueche: tart shells, cream, bacon and fruit. Flamm's Heim also takes care of the cooking system, selling and renting (cook included or not) ovens for tartes flambées and pizzas. To accompany this, Flamm's Heim offers a selection of beers: 5 L, 6 L and large kegs.

Asparagus, strawberries and tomatoes, squash and pumpkins, radishes, salads, carrots, celery, cabbage, potatoes, mirabelles, blueberries, apples: these are mainly "homemade" products. The Maurer farm shop also offers fresh bread, foie gras, jams, dairy products, Alsatian tea, flour, honey, mustard, beer, lemonade, Alsatian wines, apple juice and cider, not to mention an excellent choice of meat and sausages, all provided by about twenty local producers. In addition to the shop, the Maurer farm has a friendly restaurant where you can enjoy local products and specialities: sauerkraut, wild boar and beef on the spit... An all-you-can-eat buffet at lunchtime during the week, flambéed pies and a weekend menu on Saturday and Sunday evening.

Here, it is above all a place of life and meeting beyond a market: go there to soak up this traditional atmosphere. You will find many food products if you want to shop. You will also be able to take advantage of the plethora of exhibitions and animations orchestrated, as well as the restaurant which is supplied on the spot. The merchants present vary according to the season and there are always new things to discover: fish, meat, vegetables, handicrafts... In September, a gastronomy festival is organized.

The Buhler pastry shop offers you a shop front full of very tempting products: very good delicacies, pies and daily lunch dishes, always served generously (very good value for money). On the spot or to take away, everything is homemade. At lunchtime, you can enjoy the terrace overlooking the rue du Dôme, which is lively during the day and sunny in the summer. The team of the Buhler pastry shop knows how to advise you, whether you see an Alsatian or a tourist passing through, and guide you in order to please you.

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).

The poppy has been considered a weed for far too long, but it proudly adorns the labels of the wines of the Domaine Charles Muller & Fils, which has been certified organic since 2001. The Muller family respects Mother Nature: they do not use synthetic chemicals, but rather decoctions of horsetail or meadowsweet. In the vineyards (11 ha), there are flowers, insects and even fruit trees. This ecosystem generates frank and joyful wines!

This estate has 10 hectares of vines spread around the delightful town of Andlau. Its 50 plots benefit from the great variety of terroirs specific to the region. The Wach family owns vines on the Wiebelsberg and Moenchberg Grands Crus. Raphael Wach considers that 95% of the work is done in the vineyard: he is therefore very attentive to de-stemming and trellising in order to promote the good ripening of the grapes. The Wachs welcome you every day (except Sunday afternoon) by appointment and offer groups theme evenings: Alsace wines and cheese, Alsatian dinner, gourmet aperitif... In the summer, a "winegrower's walk" allows you to learn about the terroirs and winemaking methods. To take part in it, go in front of the abbey church on Mondays around 5.30 pm in July and August. Registration is not necessary and the walk is followed by a wine tasting.

Heir to a family of winegrowers whose origins date back to the ^18th century, Étienne Loew set up his own estate in 1996, after 10 years teaching at an agricultural college (he is a trained oenologist). Supported by his wife Caroline, he brilliantly vinifies exceptional Demeter and Biodyvin (biodynamic) certified vintages. Domaine Loew wines seduce with their precision and rigor, combined with undeniable balance and freshness. The Gewurztraminer Ostenberg 2017 is a delight, and we love the Crémant Brut Nature All you need is Loew !

For more than 100 years, the Baumann house has been delighting lovers of wines, liqueurs and other precious nectars in Alsace. But it was not until the fourth generation of this fearsome family of wine merchants to see it open a shop in Strasbourg, far from the Mulhouse parent company. In addition to a wide but fine selection of wines and crémants, the establishment also offers an impressive number of whiskies, vodkas, rums and syrups (for cocktails!).

This large 9-hectare estate has been run by Edy and Elisabeth for about twenty years. They cultivate the seven Alsatian grape varieties: Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat and Gewurztraminer as well as the Grand Cru de Zotzenberg. By ecological choice, we treat as little as possible and pick the grapes by hand. The vinification traditionally carried out by Edy gives time to the wines in maturation (6 to 12 months) before bottling. And this is reflected in the final product, which is simply divine and can be enjoyed after a visit to the farm. Not to be missed: the great wines of Zotzenberg which, due to their marl and limestone origin, are distinguished by their great finesse and exceptional body. These are wines that can be kept for a long time. Located on the south side of the Mittelbergheim hill, which rises to 320 metres, Zotzenberg is a basin exposed to the east and south, and enjoys a privileged amount of sunshine. Its terroir is only 36.45 hectares in size!

The Schmitt estate is in the good hands of Anne-Marie and her sons Julien and Bruno. All three have at heart to produce wines magnifying the terroirs, in particular those of the Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten and the Glintzberg area adjacent to the Altenberg. The estate now covers 10 hectares of integrated viticulture: limited treatments, no fertilizers, manual harvesting then pneumatic pressing of whole grapes, indigenous yeasts and maturing on fine lees. The wines are put on sale 6 months after bottling for fruit wines and 10 months for terroir wines. This is what produces critically acclaimed wines. To be tasted, for example, during your visit: the Riesling Glinzberg, the Crémant d'Alsace "Les Bulles de Noémie" (a delicious blend of pinot blanc and pinot noir) and the Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten en Vendanges Tardives.

Managed by the brothers Stéphane and Christophe Mersiol, this superb estate covers a little over 12 hectares, including 3.5 hectares classified as Grand Cru Frankstein. This particularly granitic terroir produces delicate wines, focused on finesse and minerality. The estate practices organic viticulture and is constantly innovating to favour the natural balance in the vines and the wines: draught horses help to work the soil and fertilize it, sheep graze between the vines in winter. In addition, the year 2015 was marked by the purchase of 10 oak tuns designed to promote micro-oxygenation of the wines. The Mersiols produce all the Alsatian grape varieties in the Tradition range, Pinots Gris, Rieslings and Gewurztraminers from the Grand Cru Frankstein (Terroir range), as well as the totally irresistible Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles (Prestige range), not forgetting the Crémants d'Alsace. From April to September, horse-drawn carriage rides are scheduled through the vineyard, with a tasting session in the estate's cellar as a highlight.

This popular and pleasant Bierstub has a Biergarten open every weekend in June and September, and 7 days a week in July and August. Enjoy pretzels, knacks and potato salad, charcuterie and cheese boards or tarts flambées, all washed down with a choice of 3 classic and 6 seasonal craft beers. The Brasseurs du Ried collections are designed to satisfy everyone, from blond beer lovers to those who prefer dark and fruity beers.

Sandrine and Raoul Halter work in their bakery-pastry shop with a lot of passion. In addition to delicious pastries, you will also find original special breads. Let yourself be tempted by spelt bread, or the very traditional sauerkraut and bacon bread. To taste... original and rare breads.

Here, we respect tradition and love the good bread we bake every morning! Those in the know will recognize it by its smell, its crispiness, its soft crumb and its color - it tastes just like when you were a child in the countryside. Of course, it's not just bread, but a multitude of other products, each just as carefully prepared as the next. Despite its location right in the heart of Strasbourg, this bakery offers us the flavours and, above all, the know-how and philosophy of yesteryear, to our great delight.

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.

The inn offers rooms and suites for your stay, and you can also take advantage of tourist activities in the area. To get to Ferme-Auberge Lindenhof, you can use the map provided. Take advantage of your stay at Ferme-Auberge Lindenhof to discover the beauty of Hohwald and the surrounding area.