Domaine Etienne Simonis

Domaine in Alsace – Organic & Biodynamic Wines at the Heart of the Grands Crus

Our Estate in the Heart of Alsace. Nestled at the foothills of the Vosges mountains, just 10 kilometers northwest of Colmar, our estate flourishes in Ammerschwihr — an exceptional wine village bathed in the first light of the rising sun.

Across 7 hectares, we cultivate some of the most remarkable terroirs in Alsace:

Grand Cru Kaefferkopf
Grand Cru Marckrain
Clos des Chats
Vogelgarten

Gneiss, limestone and marl soils, worked with precision, patience and respect.

Each parcel has its own voice.
Our role is simply to let it speak.

Our Philosophy: Respect for Life

When Etienne took over the estate in 1996, he made a decisive choice: immediate conversion to organic farming, followed by biodynamic practices.

Today we are certified: Ecocert (Organic Agriculture) et Demeter (Biodynamic Agriculture)

Why?
Because living soil produces living wine.

No unnecessary inputs.
No commercial yeasts.
No added sugar.

Fermentations begin naturally thanks to indigenous yeasts present on the grapes.

Wine is not manufactured.
It is guided.

Vineyard Work: Precision Above All

“Wine quality is decided in the vineyard.”

Every winter, pruning, tying and cane lowering are done by hand. These gestures determine:

grape quality
concentration
vine longevity

Harvesting is exclusively manual.

We seek balance, not performance.

The Cellar: Guiding, Not Transforming

Our cellar combines:

oak foudres from the 1950s
stainless steel tanks
Burgundian barrels

Fermentations last 3 to 6 months, naturally.

Aging on fine lees develops complexity and depth.

We taste. We observe. We wait.

The wine follows its own rhythm.

Our Alsace Wines. From Varietals to Grands Crus

Varietal Wines – Immediate Pleasure

Edelzwicker: light and convivial
Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes: lively and mineral
Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes: dry and supple
Pinot Noir: fruity with fresh elegance
Pinot Gris: ample and generous

Authentic Alsace wines, perfect for everyday dining.

Single-Parcels – Greater Depth

Riesling Les Moulins
Pinot Noir Les Courbes
Pinot Gris Les Courbes
Gewurztraminer Les Chapelles
Muscat Les Chapelles

A more precise reading of terroir. More complexity. More gastronomic character.

Terroir Wines. Pure Expression of the Grands Crus

Riesling Grand Cru Kaefferkopf
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kaefferkopf
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Marckrain
Riesling Clos des Chats
Pinot Gris Clos des Chats
Gewurztraminer Vogelgarten

Structured, powerful wines built for aging 10 to 15 years.

Here, the grape variety gradually steps aside.
The terroir takes the floor.

Late Harvest & Selection of Noble Grains

Our great Alsace sweet wines are produced only when nature allows.

Intense aromatics
Balance between sweetness and freshness
Remarkable aging potential

Crémant d’Alsace Extra Brut

Fine bubbles after 18 to 24 months on the lees.

Dry, elegant and versatile — from aperitif to dessert.

The Unconventional Cuvées. Controlled Boldness

Et Cetera
Lune Rousse
Chaud Lapin
Pin’Up
Zèbre
Tangerine (Orange Wine)
L’Indien (Orange Wine)

Characterful wines. Sometimes surprising. Always coherent.

Why Choose Our Organic & Biodynamic Alsace Wines ?

✔ Renowned Grands Crus
✔ Family-owned estate
✔ Certified organic & biodynamic practices
✔ Indigenous yeasts, zero artifice
✔ Authentic terroir-driven wines
✔ Wide range: dry, sweet, orange wines, Crémant

These are not standardized wines.
They are wines of identity.

Which Alsace Wine Should You Choose ?

A mineral Riesling with seafood?
A Gewurztraminer for spicy cuisine?
A Grand Cru for long aging?
A Crémant for celebration?

Each cuvée is crafted to accompany your moments of sharing.