Alsace
Domaine Stentz-Buecher, Wettolsheim
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The Winery
Domaine Stentz-Buecher is to be found in the small village of Wettolsheim, close to Colmar, and is in the middle of the Alsace Wine Route.
The winery has 13 hectares of vines, all of which are organically certified and cultivated with the utmost respect and love of the surrounding environment. The winery’s philosophy is to let the vines develop and the wine age as naturally as possible, with the minimum of interference.
All the different types of Alsace wines are made at Domaine Stentz-Buecher, and as with many of the region’s winemakers, the winery’s vineyards are scattered around in Wettolsheim and the terroir of neighbouring villages. One of the main plots can be found in the excellent Rosenberg vineyard, and it is here that your adopted vines are located. The rich clay limestone soil helps produce intense, flowery wines that last on the palate.
Domaine Stentz-Buecher’s wines regularly feature in the main French wine guides such as the renowned French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France, where the winery saw their Gewurztraminer Rosenberg selected as one of the best wines of the 2016 vintage. The 2020 Bettane+Desseauve wine guide chose three 2017 wines. The Pinot Gris Rosenberg, the wine chosen for the Gourmet Odyssey Wine Experience, the Gewurztraminer Rosenberg, and the Reisling Steingrubler Grand Cru. Domaine Stentz-Buecher was also mentioned in the Guide Carité des bonnes adresses du vin bio et biodynamique (good addresses for organic and biodynamic wines).
Adopt a vine at Domaine Stentz-Buecher and get involved in making your own wine with the Gourmet Odyssey Wine Experience.
Region
Located between the river Rhine and the Vosges mountains, and at the Swiss and German borders, Alsace offers a diverse landscape of plains, forests, valleys, peaks and of course, vineyards. Alsace is also famous for its numerous picturesque timber-framed villages.
Alsace is France’s largest white wine region, offering a great range of different styles of wine from dry crisp wines, fruity and aromatic wines to sweet wines. The wines are labelled according to the grape varietal with Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Gewurztraminer being the principal vines grown.
In the shelter of the Vosges mountains, the Alsace vineyards benefit from a dry and sunny micro-climate, especially in summer and autumn, which is perfect for cultivating vines. The patchwork of different soils and reliefs makes the terroir all important, and each winemaker chooses their vines to best express the potential of each plot.
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The Winemakers Welcome You...Domaine Stentz-Buecher is the fruit of the joining of two great winemaking families from Wettolsheim. Created in 1975, following the wedding of Jean-Jacques Stentz and Simone Buecher, they each brought a few plots of vines and their know-how. From 4 hectares of vines at the beginning, Jean-Jacques and Simone added some other vineyard plots over the years, and the winery now has 13 hectares of vines in total. In 1996 the son of Jean-Jacques and Simone, Stéphane, joined the winery after his studies and time spent working in Australia. A few years later his sister Céline also joined the estate to concentrate on the commercial side of the business. Today, Stéphane and Céline have taken over the management of the winery, but as with all retired winemakers, Jean-Jacques and Simone are never far away! It remains very much a family operation. Stéphane and Céline are passionate winemakers with an infectious love for life, and look forward to sharing their passion for winemaking with you. |
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Pinot Gris RosenbergThe wine chosen by Gourmet Odyssey for you is the Pinot Gris Rosenberg, which is made from the pinot gris vines located in the estate’s largest vineyard. The Pinot Gris Rosenberg is a delicious white wine with a very expressive nose that is typical of the pinot gris grape variety. It is smokey and well rounded with hints of honey and dried fruits. It has good levels of acidity, bringing freshness and vigour, and also lasts long on the palate. The harvest is entirely manual, and the grape juice is extracted using a slow and gentle press that enables a clearer juice to be obtained. After fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees in the cellar.
Characteristics
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Directions
Address
Domaine Stentz-Buecher, 21 rue Kleb, 68920 WETTOLSHEIM
Map : Click here for map
GPS : lat. 48.06304 long. 7.303560
By Plane
The closest airport is Basel Mulhouse, a 45 minute car journey away. This international airport is connected with many of Europe’s leading cities.
Strasbourg airport is also close by, about 1 hours by car.
By train
Colmar train station is less than 10 minutes away from the winery.
By car
The distances and times below are estimated using GoogleMaps from the city centre to Domaine Stentz-Buecher, 21 rue Kleb, 68920 WETTOLSHEIM. For information from other destinations, please click here.
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Miles |
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| Geneva | 318 | 198 | 3h35 |
| Lyon | 411 | 256 | 4h03 |
| Milan | 405 | 252 | 4h41 |
| Brussels | 474 | 295 | 5h09 |
| Paris | 567 | 352 | 5h33 |
| Calais | 613 | 381 | 6h57 |
| Marseille | 723 | 449 | 7h13 |
| Rennes | 870 | 540 | 8h27 |
| Bordeaux | 880 | 547 | 9h03 |
| Toulouse | 946 | 588 | 9h05 |
| Barcelona | 1 046 | 650 | 10h00 |
Accommodation
| Price | Name | Address | Distance to Winery |
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| 40-50 | Bed and Breakfast - Hélène Bléger |
4, rue du Traminer, 68920 Wettolsheim +33 (0)3 89 79 91 18 |
1km / 0.5m |
| 50-60 | Hôtel Restaurant Au Soleil |
20, rue Sainte Gertrude - 68920 Wettolsheim +33 (0)3 89 80 62 66 |
1km / 0.5m |
| 65-145 | La Palette |
9, rue de Herzog, 68920 Wettolsheim +33 (0)3 89 80 79 14 |
0.5m / 0.25m |
| 90-200 | La Verte Vallée |
10, Rue Alfred Hartmann, 68140 Munster +33 (0)3 89 77 15 15 |
14km / 9m |
| 110-142 | Le Colombier |
7, rue Turenne, 68000 Colmar +33 (0)3 88 47 63 33 |
8km / 4m |
Restaurants
| Price | Name | Address | Distance to Winery |
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| 15-30 | La Palette |
9 rue de Herzog, 68920 Wettolsheim +33 (0)3 89 80 79 14 |
0.5km / 0.25m |
| 15-30 | Hôtel Restaurant Au Soleil |
20, rue Sainte Gertrude - 68920 Wettolsheim +33 (0)3 89 80 62 66 |
1km / 0.5m |
| 20-50 | Restaurant Au Raisin d'Or |
1, rue de l’Eglise, 68230 Zimmerbach +33 (0)3 89 71 05 69 |
7km / 4m |
| 50-80 | Jy's |
17 rue de la Poissonnerie, 68000 Colmar +33 (0)3 89 21 53 60 |
8km / 4m |
Parking
There is space to park at the winery.
Near By Attractions
- The Alsace Wine Route – Explore the 170 km of one of France’s oldest wine routes, tasting the wines from the different terroirs, and visiting the many picturesque villages such as Eguigheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg.
- Cultural Heritage – Go back in history by visiting Strasbourg’s Notre Dame Catherdral, the famous Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg or Mont Sainte-Odile.
- Colmar – Wander around this pretty Alsatian town, taking in the wood framed architecture, the canals and flowered city centre.
- Gastronomy – Savour the Alsatian cuisine with specialties such as Coq au Riesling, Flammekuech, or choucroute... Traditional dishes that everyone loves!
Links to local Tourist Offices
Alsace Tourist Office : www.tourisme-alsace.com/en
Alsace Wines : www.vinsalsace.com/en/
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Domaine Stentz-Buecher in the spotlight
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