Domaine Francois Schwach

Welcome, dear travelers and connoisseurs of the vine, to the Domaine Francois Schwach, a cornerstone of excellence located in the picturesque village of Ree-boh-vee-lay. As we stand here in the Alsace region of eastern France,…

We begin our exploration at the very foundation of the estate: the vineyards. Look closely at the gnarled, twisted trunks of these vines. …

We now transition into the cooler environment of the production area to discuss the specialty of the house: Crémant d'Alsace. While Champagne often steals the global spotlight for sparkling wine, the Crémant produced here at the…

As we move further into the cellar, we encounter a bit of a regional anomaly: the oak barrels containing Pinot Noir. While Alsace is world-renowned for its white wines, red wine production is much more limited. …

We now turn our attention to what many consider the crown jewel of the estate: the Riesling from the Rosacker Grand Cru. In the hierarchy of Alsatian wine, there are only fifty-one officially designated 'Grand Cru' sites, and…

Our journey through the varieties takes a turn toward the aromatic and the exotic as we discuss the Gewurztraminer. The name itself is a linguistic lesson; while the grape's original name was simply Traminer, the prefix 'Gewurz'…

To truly understand the wines of Domaine Francois Schwach, one must appreciate the peculiar environmental conditions of the Alsace region. As we stand here, look toward the horizon where the Vosges Mountains rise. …

Our journey through the Domaine Francois Schwach draws to a close, but the impressions of this remarkable estate will surely linger. We have walked the rows of century-old vines, descended into the cellars where the Crémant…