Domaine Etienne Simonis

Domaine Étienne Simonis

A 7-hectare family estate in Ammerschwihr, at the foot of the Vosges, on the Kaefferkopf and Marckrain Grands Crus. Certified Ecocert (organic) and Demeter (biodynamic) since Etienne took over in 1996. Indigenous yeasts, manual harvesting, zero artifice. Alsace wines of identity, to discover direct.

Nestled at the foot of the Vosges, 10 kilometres north-west of Colmar, the estate flourishes in Ammerschwihr, an exceptional wine village bathed in the first rays of the Levant. Over 7 hectares, it farms some of the finest terroirs of Alsace - Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, Grand Cru Marckrain, Clos des Chats, Vogelgarten - on soils of gneiss, limestone and marl, worked with precision, patience and respect. Each parcel has its voice; the winegrower's role is simply to let it express itself.

A living soil gives a living wine

The quality of the wine is decided in the vineyard. Pruning, tying and the lowering of the canes are done by hand, and the harvest is exclusively manual. We seek balance, not performance: wines of identity, not standardised, where the terroir takes over.

Riesling Grand Cru Kaefferkopf

AOC Alsace Grand Cru - Riesling, organic & biodynamic

The estate's great white, on the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru. A structured, powerful Riesling, mineral and refined, able to evolve over 10 to 15 years. Here, the grape fades: the terroir takes over.

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kaefferkopf Granit

AOC Alsace Grand Cru - Gewurztraminer, organic & biodynamic

A Grand Cru Gewurztraminer, on the granite soils of the Kaefferkopf. Ample, aromatic and deep, it is a terroir wine for long keeping, a pure expression of one of the finest climats of Alsace.

The Alsace grapes: Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir

AOC Alsace - organic & biodynamic

The estate's varietal wines, for immediate pleasure: an ample, generous Pinot Gris, a dry, supple Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes, an aromatic Gewurztraminer, and a fruity, elegant Pinot Noir. Authentic Alsace wines, perfect for the table.

Crémant d'Alsace Extra Brut

AOC Crémant d'Alsace - organic & biodynamic

Fine bubbles after 18 to 24 months on laths. Dry, elegant and versatile, from aperitif to dessert. Also available in magnum, for large tables and festive moments.

The unusual cuvees: Pin'Up & Chaud Lapin

AOC Alsace / Vin de France - organic & biodynamic

The estate's mastered boldness: wines of character, sometimes surprising, always coherent. Pin'Up and Chaud Lapin illustrate this creative range, between pleasure, originality and faithfulness to the Alsace terroir.

An organic & biodynamic estate in Ammerschwihr

7 ha, Grands Crus, certified Ecocert & Demeter

At the foot of the Vosges, 10 km north-west of Colmar, the estate flourishes in Ammerschwihr over 7 hectares: Kaefferkopf and Marckrain Grands Crus, the Clos des Chats and Vogelgarten lieux-dits, on gneiss, limestone and marl. Since Etienne took over in 1996, it has been certified Ecocert (organic) and Demeter (biodynamic).

Direct - Organic & biodynamic Alsace, Kaefferkopf Grands Crus

Where is Domaine Étienne Simonis located?

The estate is located in Ammerschwihr, an exceptional wine village at the foot of the Vosges, 10 kilometres north-west of Colmar, in Alsace. It covers 7 hectares, on some of the finest terroirs of Alsace: the Kaefferkopf and Marckrain Grands Crus, and the Clos des Chats and Vogelgarten lieux-dits.

Who runs Domaine Étienne Simonis?

Etienne took over the estate in 1996 and made a strong choice: immediate conversion to organic farming, then biodynamic management. The family estate, on a human scale, farms its terroirs with precision, patience and respect, to let each parcel express itself.

Are the Domaine Étienne Simonis wines organic and biodynamic?

Yes: the estate is certified Ecocert (organic farming) and Demeter (biodynamics). No superfluous inputs, no commercial yeasts, no added sugar: the fermentations start naturally thanks to the indigenous yeasts present on the berries. A living soil gives a living wine.

What is the Demeter label?

Demeter is the main certification label for biodynamic farming. At Domaine Etienne Simonis, biodynamics is added to the Ecocert organic certification: respect for the living, naturally nourished soils, manual harvesting and winemaking with indigenous yeasts, for wines of identity rather than standardised wines.

What are the Grands Crus of Domaine Étienne Simonis?

The estate produces terroir wines on the Kaefferkopf (Riesling, Gewurztraminer) and Marckrain (Gewurztraminer) Grands Crus, as well as on the Clos des Chats and Vogelgarten lieux-dits. Structured, powerful wines, able to evolve over 10 to 15 years, where the terroir takes precedence over the grape.

Which grapes does Domaine Étienne Simonis grow?

The estate grows the great grapes of Alsace: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner and Muscat, as well as the Edelzwicker blend. Each grape is expressed as a varietal wine for immediate pleasure, as a parcel selection, or as a terroir wine on the Grands Crus.

What are the cuvees of Domaine Étienne Simonis?

The estate offers varietal wines (Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir), Grands Crus (Riesling and Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kaefferkopf), an Alsace Cremant Extra Brut (also in magnum) and unusual cuvees such as Pin'Up and Chaud Lapin. A wide range, from dry to festive.

Does Domaine Étienne Simonis produce orange wines and sweet wines?

Yes: beyond its main range, the estate makes unusual cuvees, including orange wines (such as Tangerine and L'Indien), as well as Late Harvests (Vendanges Tardives) and Selections de Grains Nobles, great Alsace sweet wines made only when nature allows, with aromatic power and fine ageing potential.

How are the Domaine Étienne Simonis wines vinified?

The quality of the wine is decided in the vineyard: pruning, tying and harvesting are done by hand. In the cellar, the estate combines oak foudres from the 1950s, stainless-steel vats and Burgundian barrels. The natural fermentations last from 3 to 6 months, and ageing on fine lees develops complexity and depth. The wine follows its own rhythm.

What is the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru?

Kaefferkopf is one of the 51 Grands Crus of Alsace, located around Ammerschwihr, on soils of gneiss, granite, limestone and marl. It is renowned for its structured, powerful Rieslings and Gewurztraminers. Domaine Etienne Simonis produces two of its emblematic terroir cuvees there.

Which Domaine Étienne Simonis Alsace wine to choose for your table?

A mineral Riesling, notably the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, pairs beautifully with seafood; a Gewurztraminer enhances spicy dishes; a Grand Cru lends itself to long keeping; and the Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut is ideal for a festive moment, from aperitif to dessert. Each cuvee is designed for your moments of sharing.

Can the Domaine Étienne Simonis wines be bought directly?

Yes: the wines of Domaine Etienne Simonis are bought here directly, with shipping across France and the European countries eligible for delivery. You receive organic and biodynamic Alsace wines just as the estate made them, with no extra middleman between the vineyard and your table.

Organic & biodynamic Alsace, direct from the estate

Domaine Etienne Simonis: a 7-hectare family estate in Ammerschwihr (Haut-Rhin), at the foot of the Vosges, 10 km north-west of Colmar. Terroirs: Kaefferkopf and Marckrain Grands Crus, Clos des Chats and Vogelgarten lieux-dits, on gneiss, limestone and marl. Taken over by Etienne in 1996 (immediate organic conversion, then biodynamics), certified Ecocert (organic farming) and Demeter (biodynamics). Indigenous yeasts, no added sugar, manual harvesting; foudres, stainless steel and barrels.

Cuvees: Riesling and Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cremant d'Alsace Extra Brut and unusual cuvees (Pin'Up, Chaud Lapin) - organic and biodynamic.