Wine tasting in Alsace: a glassful of memories

Alsace is among France’s top destinations for wine tasting. Whether you wish to polish your wine-tasting knowledge or are looking for an introduction to oenology, Alsace is the place to be.

Enjoy a glass of fresh wine with intense fruity and floral notes. Appreciate the elegance of Alsace wine bottles with their characteristic slender silhouette, called the Alsace flute. Savour a glass of wine with mineral nuances and spicy notes, perfect to accompany a piece of gingerbread or a pretzel for a sweet and savoury break.

Travel the famous Alsace Wine Route through vineyards and picturesque villages with Alsatian charm. Enjoy a taste immersion in the wine cellars of the most exceptional Alsatian vintages. Discover the singular process of harvesting the almost frozen grapes that give Alsace wines the “Late Harvest” appellation. Find a harvest that brings all the freshness and intensity so significant to Alsatian wines. Learn how to distinguish the different grape varieties, of which there are 7: Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir. You will appreciate the delicacy of Alsatian Riesling, which deliciously underlines the Baeckeoffe, a typical Alsatian stewed dish.

Taste the best Alsatian wines in Colmar

Imagine a small town, only 75 kilometres (47 miles) south of Strasbourg, where multicolored houses surround a net of narrow canals: welcome to Colmar! This medieval town is a destination of choice for wine tasting.

With Peplum, plunge into the heart of the Alsatian wine wealth. You will visit the most beautiful wine cellars and taste exceptional wines Grand Cru.