The classified Grands Crus of the "Pays de Barr et du Bernstein"

Kastelberg

Andlau
The Kastelberg is situated on a small mountain, with a steep slope, at an altitude of between 240 and 300 metres, and facing the south-east.
The stony soils are well drained thanks to the presence of very hard rock and are perfectly suited to Riesling. The Kastelberg is one of the oldest Alsatian wines. It was the Romans who planted the vines. Its bouquet is delicate and discreet and it appeals by its breeding and its virility.

Wiebelsberg

Andlau
The Wiebelsberg covers 250 to 300 metres of a slope at the exit of the Andlau valley, facing south and south-east.
The sandy, well-drained soils warm up quickly, which is particularly appreciated by Rieslings. Wiebelsberg, delicately fruity, has a distinguished and noble body to it, is fine, characteristic and very flowery. It ages admirably.

Winzenberg

Blienschwiller
The Winzenberg hillside dominates the village of Blienschwiller, benefiting from an exceptional amount of sun due to its steep slope (240 to 320 metres) and the fact that it faces south-south-east.
The granite soils contains two micas and is particularly favourable to the Riesling, the Gewurztraminer and the Tokay Pinot Gris grapes. The flowery character of these wines has a very fine quality to it ; they have character and keep very well.

Frankstein

Dambach-la-Ville
The Frankstein hillsides, above Dambach-la-Ville, lie between altitudes of 220 and 310 metres on slopes facing east and south-east, enjoying the sun from the early morning.
The water is filtered thanks to the soil of granitic sand with two micas which also retains the heat well. The Riesling here is delicate, well bred and rich in fine floral notes, the Gewurztraminer elegant and flowery, with a characteristic subtle fruitiness.

Moenchberg

Andlau et Eichhoffen
At an altitude of 230 to 260 metres, the hillsides of the Moenchberg are situated to the west of Eichhoffen, at the exit from Andlau, and form a small sheltered valley on its southern slope, benefiting from a warm, dry environment.
The texture of the soil, mainly clay and loam, is fine. This is the favoured soil for Riesling, elegantly fruity and with solid body ; it has cultivated since Roman times.

Muenchberg

Nothalten
The Ungersberg protects the Muenchberg from the westerly winds. Its crescent shape and the fact that it faces south give it an ideal microclimate.
The stony, sandy soil is relatively poor, but the vines benefit from excellent drainage and rapid warming, in particular for the Riesling, with its noble body and breeding, flowery and delicately fruity.

Kirchberg

Barr
The Kirchberg spreads over the heights of Barr between 215 and 315 metres. Its 40 hectares facing south-east cover a calcareous to marly calcareous soil.
The favoured vines are the Gewurztraminer, the Riesling and the Tokay Pinot Gris which are wines which keep very well. They ripen later than on other soils and develop over time an impressive body, a delicate fruitiness and spicy flavours.

Zotzenberg

Mittelbergheim
Situated on the south side of the village, the Zotzenberg faces east and south and culminates at 320 metres.
The marly calcareous soil holds moisture well and resists dryness well, which is particularly suited to Sylvaner, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Tokay Pinot Gris. The wines, which keep well, are of a great delicacy and exceptional body.

Klevener

Heiligenstein
One particularity of the "Pays de Barr et du Bernstein" is the Klevener of Heligenstein
The Klevener, facing south and south-east, covers at altitudes of 200 to 300 metres land which is rather poor. Stemming from the pink Savagnin vine, it has been grown in the village of Heiligenstein since 1742.
Young, the Klevener is rounded and fruity, tender and flowery with a slight acidity ; it gains bouquet over the years.
Klevener is produced exclusively on a limited area of 97 hectares, in the villages of Bourgheim, Gertwiller, Goxwiller, Heiligenstein and Obernai.