Domaine Koehly

Domaine Koehly: A Family Story at the Heart of the Alsace Vineyards

In Kintzheim, at the foot of the famous Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, Domaine Koehly has mastered the art of winemaking for several generations. Surrounded by vineyards, forests and typical Alsatian landscapes, the estate benefits from a rare terroir, ideal for crafting expressive, precise and generous wines.

Here, every plot is tended with patience, and every cuvée tells a story of family and terroir.

A Family Estate for Three Generations

Domaine Koehly is above all a family adventure. In the 1930s, the estate still followed the rhythm of polyculture: vines, tobacco, livestock… The vineyard held only a modest place, and the harvest was delivered to the cooperative or sold in bulk.

Over the decades, the family made a decisive choice: to dedicate themselves entirely to Alsace wine. In the 1970s, Jean-Marie Koehly settled at the estate and shifted its focus fully toward viticulture. In 2010, his son Joseph joined him to take charge of the vineyards and the cellar.

Starting with just a few ares of vines, they now cultivate several dozen hectares around Kintzheim. A steady, thoughtful expansion that never lost sight of the estate’s spirit: remain a family-run house, close to its customers and deeply connected to the land.

Sustainable Viticulture and High Environmental Value Certification

Jean-Marie and Joseph have chosen a viticulture that respects nature. The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE level 3), the highest distinction of this label.

In practical terms, this means:

• reasoned practices that protect biodiversity,
• limited and controlled treatments,
• soil enriched with farm manure and plants,
• careful management of water and vine vigour.

The goal is simple: to produce healthy grapes in a living environment and craft wines that truly reflect their terroir.

An Exceptional Terroir at the Foot of Haut-Koenigsbourg

Domaine Koehly benefits from a privileged location: well-exposed slopes, varied soils, and the influence of the Vosges mountains. Kintzheim sits at the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, in an area renowned for the quality of its wines.

The vines thrive on well-known lieux-dits such as Hahnenberg or on the hills of neighbouring Grands Crus. These terroirs produce taut and precise Rieslings, ample Pinot Gris, and aromatic, profound Gewurztraminers.

This diversity of soils and exposures allows the estate to offer a rich and varied range where each wine expresses its own personality.

A Wide Range of Alsace Wines for Every Occasion

Domaine Koehly produces a complete selection of Alsace wines, designed to accompany everything from everyday meals to special celebrations.

Alsace Tradition Range

Frank, vibrant and accessible wines that express the pure identity of Alsace grape varieties: Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc/Auxerrois, Riesling, Muscat… Perfect for discovering the estate’s style or pairing with everyday cuisine.

Lieux-dits and Grands Crus

From precise terroirs such as Hahnenberg, Gloeckelberg or Praelatenberg, the estate produces Rieslings, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminers that are more structured, profound and crafted for gastronomy. Characterful wines ideal for connoisseurs and for ageing.

Crémants d’Alsace

Made using the traditional method, the estate’s Crémants combine fine bubbles with freshness. Whether White, Rosé, Blanc de Noirs or made from Riesling or Chardonnay, they suit festive aperitifs just as well as fruity desserts.

Pinot Noir and Alsace Rosé

The estate offers several expressions of Pinot Noir: fruity, gourmet reds, barrel-aged cuvées with more structure, and a delicate rosé perfect for convivial moments.

Prestige Cuvées

A selection of characterful wines, sometimes ephemeral, sometimes from old vines or specific parcels. They showcase the estate’s creativity and the richness of its terroirs.

Late Harvest and Sélections de Grains Nobles

True meditation wines, these sweet and luscious cuvées are a hallmark of the estate. Made from over-ripe or botrytised grapes, they offer an intense aromatic palette and remarkable length. Perfect with foie gras, dessert or a quiet moment out of time.

Kintzheim: An Alsatian Village to Explore and Enjoy

Visiting Domaine Koehly also means discovering Kintzheim and its surroundings: half-timbered houses, castles, wildlife parks and hiking trails through the vineyards.

Whether you visit Alsace for a weekend or a holiday, a stop at the estate fits perfectly into a day of discovery: Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, Montagne des Singes, Volerie des Aigles, vineyard walks… before finishing with a tasting in the cellar.

The estate’s team welcomes visitors with simplicity and passion, taking the time to explain the wines, the terroirs and the vineyard work.

What are the must-try wines from Domaine Koehly in Kintzheim, and how can you choose the ideal Alsace cuvée (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris or Crémant) to pair with your meal or enhance your stay in Alsace ?