Which cellar to visit in Alsace to taste wine?
"Which winery should I visit in Alsace?" That’s one of the questions I get asked most often! Even though I’m no expert, my trips over the years have allowed me to put together a list of my favorite winemakers. Far from impersonal guidebooks, here I’m sharing a selection that’s 100% subjective and based on my own experience: these are simply the places I’d recommend to friends visiting the region—and I almost always have bottles from them in my own cellar. Whether you’re looking for biodynamic wineries, unique experiences, or passionate independent winemakers, here are my favorite wineries, organized by geographic region to help you easily plan your tastings along the Wine Route.
🛠️ How to Plan a Wine Tasting in Alsace: A Step-by-Step Guide
📅 Do I need to book my visit in advance?
Even though some winemakers still welcome visitors without an appointment, it’s always best to book a time slot. It’s the best way to ensure that someone will be available to welcome you, give you a detailed explanation of the estate’s history, and give you a tour of the cellar! During peak season weekends, reservations are actually required at most wineries.
🌐 Where can I book a tasting online?
To make things easier for you, many high-quality Alsatian wineries now let you book a time slot in just a few clicks. I recommend using the Rue des Vignerons platform, which offers great experiences in addition to more traditional tastings (cellar tours, food-and-wine pairings, guided walks through the vineyards, and more). For our English-speaking friends, there are also wonderful day trips with drivers departing from Strasbourg and Colmar.
🗺️ Map of Alsace’s wine regions
To help you easily plan your itinerary, I’ve compiled my 14 favorite spots on this map of the Alsace Wine Route. You can zoom in and out and click on the markers to locate each winery and even make a reservation.
The Best Wineries to Visit Around Colmar
This is the most famous section of the Alsace Wine Route. Ideal if you’re exploring from Colmar or its neighboring villages, this area is brimming with big names in winemaking and fascinating family-run wineries.
1. Colmar City Winery
🌿 Organic | 🏛️ Wines from the Hospices de Colmar |📍Downtown Colmar
If you want to taste Alsatian wine right in the city, this is the perfect place! Located in the heart of Colmar, this historic estate cultivates 40 hectares of vineyards and manages, among others, the prestigious Hospices Civils Louis Pasteur de Colmar vineyard. Fully certified organic, the estate features beautiful spaces perfect for enjoying a guided tasting of Grands Crus or Crémants d’Alsace. Depending on the tour you choose, the tasting takes place at the shop in the heart of Colmar’s historic center (Grand Rue) or at the wine cellar 20 minutes from downtown (Rue du Stauffen).
📅 Book a wine tasting at the Colmar City Winery
2. Emile Beyer Estate in Eguisheim
🌿 Biodynamics | ✨ Within the city walls |📍Eguisheim (7 km from Colmar)
I had the opportunity to discover the Emile Beyer winery during a wonderful themed tasting, and I fell in love with it right away. This historic and highly renowned winery is located right in the heart of the famous snail-shaped villageof Eguisheim. It’s the perfect stop to combine your stroll through the fortified streets with a tasting of fine wines to pair with gourmet cuisine.
📅 Book a wine tasting at Domaine Emile Beyer
3. Domaine Mann – Vignoble des 3 Terres in Eguisheim
🌿 Biodynamics | ✨ Bioclimatic wine cellar |📍Eguisheim (7 km from Colmar)
Also located in Eguisheim, this family-run estate is a leading name in biodynamic winemaking in Alsace (Biodyvin-certified). The Mann family (Jean-Louis, Fabienne, and their son Sébastien) works the soil with meticulous care to bring out the purity of its terroirs (granite, sandstone, and limestone). The estate has also created a magnificent, 100% eco-friendly tasting cellar.
📅 Book a biodynamic wine tasting at Domaine Mann
4. Bernard Haas & Fils Winery in Kaysersberg
🌿 HVE | 👨👩👧 Family-run estate |📍Kaysersberg (12 km from Colmar)
A winery ideally located at the entrance to the medieval town of Kaysersberg. Passionate winemakers since 1776, the Haas family tends to a 13-hectare estate (including plots on the prestigious Schlossberg Grand Cru). They offer great wine tourism packages, such as guided walks through the vineyards.
📅 Book a wine tasting at Bernard Haas & Fils
5. Agapé Estate in Riquewihr
🌿 Organic | ✨ Independent winemaker |📍Riquewihr (15 km from Colmar)
Agapé is exactly the kind of independent winery I love. Located on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Riquewihr, it’s run by Vincent Sipp, a passionate and incredibly kind artisan winemaker. He always takes the time to share his love for his craft and explain his work to visitors. His wines are also excellent. A truly wonderful experience, both on a personal level and in terms of taste!
📅 Book a tour and tasting at Domaine Agapé
6. Domaine Jean Sipp in Ribeauvillé
🌿 Organic | ✨ Independent winemaker |📍Ribeauvillé (17 km from Colmar)
A true historical immersion! This family-owned estate, now in its fourth generation, is housed in a splendid stately home dating back to 1416, located on the hills above Ribeauvillé. Under Jean-Guillaume’s leadership, the estate has embraced an eco-friendly approach with organic certification and produces drier wines that are both complex and precise. You can book tastings and even tours (preferably on weekdays).
📅 Book a tour of Domaine Jean Sipp
7. The Ribeauvillé Wine Cellar
🏅 France’s oldest cooperative | 🍇 Over 70 vintages each year |📍Ribeauvillé (16 km from Colmar)
Founded in 1895, the Cave de Ribeauvillé is quite simply the oldest cooperative winery in France. Forget the clichés: here, the quality standards are rigorous, the harvest is 100% hand-picked, and a large portion of the vineyards are organically farmed. It’s an excellent place to discover a vast array of terroirs and Grands Crus all in one location.
📅 Discover the wine tourism experiences at the Cave de Ribeauvillé
8. Marcel Deiss Estate in Bergheim
🌿 Biodynamics | ✨ The Art of Intercropping |📍Bergheim (17 km from Colmar)
I was lucky enough to spend several hours at this legendary estate in Bergheim, on the recommendation of a friend… And ever since, I’ve always had a few bottles in my cellar, saved for special occasions! The Deiss winery’s approach is unique in the global wine world: they break the mold by practicing co-planting (different grape varieties planted, harvested, and vinified together on the same terroir). The result in the glass is simply fabulous and incredibly complex.
📞 We recommend making a reservation directly by phone with the estate.
The Best Places to Visit in Strasbourg and the Northern Wine Region
Are you staying in the Alsatian capital, or are you starting your trip in the northern part of the Wine Route? Don’t worry—you don’t have to head all the way down to the south to enjoy some quality time with friends over a drink. Here are two great stops to add to your itinerary.
9. Oenosphère in Strasbourg
🏛️ Wine Shop & Wine Bar | 🎓 Wine Tasting Classes |📍Strasbourg
If you haven’t planned to visit the Wine Route and would like to enjoy a wine tasting right in downtown Strasbourg, here’s a great spot. Oenosphère isn’t a winery, but a wine shop run by a passionate owner. The staff is always very welcoming and friendly. In addition to sourcing excellent wines, the team offers themed tastings and wine-tasting classes to help you put your sensory experiences into words. A fun stop in the city!
10. Siebert Estate in Wolxheim
✨ Independent Winemaker | 👑 Vignoble de la Couronne d’Or |📍Wolxheim (23 km from Strasbourg)
Wolxheim is a charming wine-growing village steeped in history (its Riesling was Napoleon’s favorite wine!), located just 25 minutes from Strasbourg. We’re in the Couronne d’Or wine region (the northern part of the Alsace wine region), which is less well-known but no less exceptional in quality! A wine estate since 1824, the Siebert family has passed the business on to winemaker and oenologist Estelle Balzer Leveaux. It’s an excellent place to discoversuperb single-vineyard wines , primarilyfrom the Altenberg de Wolxheim Grand Cru.
The Best Wineries to Visit in Central Alsace (around Sélestat and Obernai)
Located halfway between Strasbourg and Colmar, this area offers a slightly more unspoiled view of the vineyards. It is here that some of the region’s most innovative ecological and wine tourism initiatives can be found.
11. Domaine Achillée in Scherwiller
🌿 Biodynamics | ✨ Unique & Eco-Friendly |📍Scherwiller (6 km from Sélestat)
Achillée has truly won our hearts with its holistic approach to the environment. Run by the Dietrichs, a family of wine enthusiasts, the estate welcomes visitors to Europe’s largest straw-bale building, located in the charming village of Scherwiller. Beyond this ecological architectural feat, the wine-tasting experience there is magical: you settle comfortably into large armchairs facing a huge picture window overlooking the vineyards. They produce remarkable biodynamic wines and regularly host super fun after-work gatherings and food-and-wine pairing dinners.
12. Domaine Hubert Metz – Cave de la Dîme in Blienschwiller
🌿 Organic | ✨ Independent winemaker |📍Blienschwiller (13 km from Sélestat)
On several occasions, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the very dynamic Céline Metz, the winemaker who took over the reins of this historic family estate. Céline is a passionate and captivating woman who radiates incredible energy. The tasting is a true journey back in time, as it takes place in their magnificent historic wine cellar dating back to the 18th century.
13. Marc Kreydenweiss Winery in Andlau
🌿 Biodynamic | 🧪 Natural Wine Specialist |📍Andlau (14 km from Obernai)
A pioneer of biodynamic winemaking in Alsace, the estate is now run by Antoine Kreydenweiss. During an open house, I was greeted with great warmth and enjoyed a fascinating tour. If you’re curious to taste terroir-driven wines—and especially superb natural wines (made without any added sulfites)—this is the must-visit spot where you should stop by.
14. Vincent Stoeffler Estate in Barr
🌿 Organic | ✨ Independent winemaker |📍Barr (9 km from Obernai)
It was thanks to a friend that I discovered Vincent Stoeffler’s Crémant d’Alsace, and ever since that tasting, I can tell you that I always keep a few bottles in reserve in my own cellar! Of course, the estate isn’t limited to its excellent sparkling wines; it offers the full range of great Alsatian grape varieties, all grown using organic farming methods on the beautiful hillsides of Barr and Ribeauvillé. A sure bet with impeccable quality.
📞 We recommend making a reservation directly by phone with the estate
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