The finest of these vineyards express the notion of vins de terroirs even more clearly than the Lieux-dits, and the character of grape variety makes way for the eloquence of the terroir. Our forbears had identified and named these vineyards that have a specific character and quality year after year. Most of the vineyards were named by the medieval monks and their superiors.

The Furstentum vineyard has nearly 30 hectares of vines facing due south, most of which are steep and at the relatively high altitude, 350 to 400 metres. Here the microclimate welcomes Mediterranean plants.
The terroir is marl, chalk and sandstone, which filters the water, while the subsoil is largely formed of chalk of the Dogger period.
It is an ideal terroir for Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, which are subtle and ethereal like fruit confits and honey.

Designation: Alsace Grand Cru Contrôlée
Origin: Villages of Kientzheim and Sigolsheim
Ageing potential: 15 years - it is best to wait for at least 3 or 4 years after bottling
It must be decanted.