Maison Albert Klee

Maison Albert Klee

A 5-hectare family estate in Katzenthal (5 km from Colmar), winegrowing since 1624. HVE-labelled, parcel-by-parcel vinification, two Grands Crus (Wineck-Schlossberg, Kaefferkopf): Alsace wines faithful to their terroir, gastronomic and full of character.

A family history several centuries old. At the heart of the Alsace vineyard, in Katzenthal, just 5 km from Colmar, Maison Albert Klee has grown its vines since 1624. This small family estate of 5 hectares perpetuates a know-how passed down from generation to generation. Albert Klee devoted his life to understanding the richness of the granitic, sandstone, clay-limestone and marl terroirs, to match each grape to the most suitable soil. Since 2012, his son Jean-Francois, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, continues the family adventure, combining tradition and innovation.

Riesling Grand Cru Wineck-Schlossberg

AOC Alsace Grand Cru - dry white

On the granitic terroir of Katzenthal: a mineral, crystalline, iodised Riesling, one of the house's emblematic grands crus.

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kaefferkopf

AOC Alsace Grand Cru - white

Powerful and complex, between freshness, exotic fruits and spicy notes: the accomplished expression of the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru.

Riesling, Muscat & Pinot Auxerrois

AOC Alsace - dry whites

The estate's dry, fruity whites, perfect for gastronomy: a straight Riesling, an aromatic Muscat and a generous Pinot Auxerrois.

Pinot Gris Vieilles Vignes & Trèfle Gris

AOC Alsace / Vin de France - dry Pinot Gris

Two gastronomic Pinot Gris: the Vieilles Vignes, rich and deep, and the Trefle Gris, dry and chiselled.

Pinot Noir Grande Réserve & Oak Barrel

AOC Alsace - reds

Alsace Pinot Noir in two styles: the Grande Reserve, powerful and elegant, and the oak-barrel cuvee, more structured.

Crémant d'Alsace

AOC Crémant d'Alsace - sparkling brut

A brut sparkling wine, fresh and festive, ideal as an aperitif and to celebrate grand occasions.

Vendanges Tardives & Sélection de Grains Nobles

AOC Alsace - sweet (Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer)

True ageworthy wines from botrytised grapes, including a Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive Grand Cru Kaefferkopf and a Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles.

Cazindale & K à Part

Blend & Chardonnay (Vin de France) - original cuvees

Two creative signature cuvees: Cazindale, a unique blend, and K a Part, a Chardonnay in Vin de France.

Marc de Muscat & Gewurztraminer

The house's eaux-de-vie

The estate's eaux-de-vie, distilled from the marcs of Muscat and Gewurztraminer, to extend the pleasure.

Alsace wines, direct from the estate

Four centuries of vines in Katzenthal

Since 1624, the Klee family has cultivated 5 hectares of granitic, sandstone, clay-limestone and marl terroirs, 5 km from Colmar. HVE-labelled, parcel-by-parcel vinification, two Grands Crus: a small family house that expresses all the diversity of Alsace wines, in respect of the living world.

Where is Maison Albert Klee located?

In Katzenthal, at the heart of the Alsace vineyard, just 5 km from Colmar. A small family estate of 5 hectares that has grown its vines since 1624.

How long has the Klee family been winegrowing?

Since 1624. Albert Klee devoted his life to understanding the terroirs; since 2012, his son Jean-Francois, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, continues the family adventure combining tradition and innovation, alongside Odile and Albert.

Is the estate certified?

Yes: the estate is HVE-labelled (High Environmental Value) and practises reasoned, sustainable farming, with low-yield vines, parcel-by-parcel vinification and maximal reduction of inputs to preserve biodiversity.

What are the estate's terroirs?

A mosaic of soils: granitic, sandstone, clay-limestone and marl. Each grape is matched to the most suitable soil, giving Alsace wines faithful to their terroir and full of character.

What are the house's Grands Crus?

Two Alsace Grands Crus: the Wineck-Schlossberg in Riesling, mineral, crystalline and iodised on granitic terroir, and the Kaefferkopf in Gewurztraminer, powerful and complex, between freshness, exotic fruits and spices.

What grapes and cuvees does the estate offer?

Dry whites (Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Auxerrois), gastronomic Pinot Gris (Vieilles Vignes, Trefle Gris), Pinot Noir (Grande Reserve, oak barrel), Cremant d'Alsace, sweet wines (Vendanges Tardives, Selection de Grains Nobles) and original cuvees (Cazindale, K a Part).

What is the Wineck-Schlossberg Grand Cru?

A great granitic terroir of Katzenthal that elevates Riesling: the house's Wineck-Schlossberg Grand Cru offers a mineral, crystalline, iodised wine of great precision.

What is the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru?

A famous Alsace Grand Cru, here in Gewurztraminer: powerful and complex, it combines freshness, exotic fruits and spicy notes, also made as a Vendange Tardive.

What are Vendanges Tardives and Selection de Grains Nobles?

Exceptional sweet wines from botrytised grapes (overripe or touched by noble rot): true ageworthy wines, rare and concentrated, in Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.

What original cuvees does the house offer?

Cazindale, a unique blend, K a Part, a Chardonnay in Vin de France, and Trefle Gris, a dry gastronomic Pinot Gris: creative cuvees that break the mould.

Which dishes to enjoy with Alsace wines?

Riesling elevates fish and seafood; Pinot Gris accompanies poultry and dishes in sauce; Gewurztraminer enjoys cheeses and spicy cuisine; Cremant is perfect as an aperitif.

Can you buy the Maison Albert Klee wines directly?

Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.

Direct from the estate, Alsace wines

Maison Albert Klee - winegrowers in Katzenthal (5 km from Colmar) since 1624, 5 hectares HVE-labelled. Two Grands Crus: Wineck-Schlossberg and Kaefferkopf.

Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Trefle Gris, Pinot Noir, Cremant d'Alsace, Vendanges Tardives, Selection de Grains Nobles, Cazindale and K a Part