Platz François & Fils

Platz François & Fils

A family organic estate in Bergheim (Alsace), AB certified by Ecocert since 2004, part of the cuvees biodynamic. Three generations, two grands crus including the Altenberg de Bergheim. Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner, Auxerrois, Muscat and Cremants d'Alsace.

In Bergheim, an Alsatian village surrounded by ramparts, Domaine Platz François and Fils cultivates a simple and demanding idea of wine: to let nature do its work, without artifice. A conviction patiently built, well before organic became an obvious choice.

The Alsace grapes

Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Sylvaner, Auxerrois

All the diversity of the Alsace grapes, in organic AOC Alsace: a chiselled Riesling, an expressive Gewurztraminer, an ample Pinot Gris, an aromatic Muscat, a Sylvaner and an Auxerrois for easy drinking. Each cuvee offers a clear reading of the terroir, a natural energy and an elegance without excess.

The Edelzwicker

Blends of Alsace grapes - organic AOC Alsace

L'Edelzwicker and its Prestige version: blends of Alsace grapes, in the great tradition of the Alsace blended wine. Pure, digestible and gourmet wines, perfect to discover the estate's signature every day.

The Crémants d'Alsace

White, rosé and Prestige - organic AOC Crémant d'Alsace

Superb organic Cremants d'Alsace, in white, rose and Prestige cuvee. Fine, fresh bubbles, made with the same demand as the estate's still wines, for the aperitif as well as for celebrations.

The lieux-dits and Grands Crus

Altenberg de Bergheim, Goldesch de Bergheim, Sonnenglanz, Weingarten

The most accomplished expressions of the estate, from the lieux-dits and grands crus: Goldesch de Bergheim, Sonnenglanz de Beblenheim, Weingarten de Rorschwihr (Pinot Noir), and the prestigious Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim, one of the rare grands crus of Alsace to allow blending. Complex, deep and perfectly balanced wines, where the terroir always prevails.

Living, organic Alsace, direct from the estate

The living Alsace of Bergheim

A family estate over three generations, organic certified (AB Ecocert) since 2004 and partly biodynamic, two grands crus including the Altenberg de Bergheim, 100% manual harvesting and pure, digestible, expressive wines. A sincere Alsace, where the terroir always prevails over the technique.

Why does the blending allowed on the Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim make for a more complex and balanced expression of organic Alsace wines?

The Altenberg de Bergheim is one of the rare grands crus of Alsace to allow the blending of grapes, where most impose a single variety. This particularity offers a rare freedom of expression: by marrying several complementary grapes, the winegrower balances the structure, the aromatics and the acidity, and gains in complexity and depth. In organic farming, where the vine expresses its terroir more faithfully, this blend lets the place prevail over the technique: the result is a complex, deep and perfectly balanced wine, where the terroir always prevails.

Where is Domaine Platz François and Fils located?

In Bergheim (68750), an Alsatian village surrounded by ramparts, in the Haut-Rhin. The vineyard extends over the slopes of Bergheim and the surrounding villages, with a rare richness of terroirs, including two grands crus.

Since when has the Platz family grown vines in Bergheim?

Established in Bergheim since the early 20th century, the Platz family has passed on its winemaking savoir-faire for three generations. After François, it is now his sons, Vincent Platz and Jean-Luc Platz, who continue the adventure with rigour and humility.

Is Domaine Platz organic?

Yes: the estate has been officially committed to organic farming since 2004, with an AB certification controlled by Ecocert. Several cuvees are also managed biodynamically. A conviction patiently built, well before organic became an obvious choice, where each decision was made out of conviction, never out of opportunism.

What are the stages of the estate's organic conversion?

A clear and constant line of conduct: total halt of fertilizers in 1993, end of chaptalization (no added sugar) in 1996, abandonment of exogenous yeasts in 1998, halt of chemical weeding in 2001, then the official commitment to organic farming in 2004, AB certified by Ecocert. No use of fertilizers or weedkillers, no yeasting, no stabilizers.

What grapes and cuvees does Domaine Platz offer?

The range reflects all the diversity of the Alsace grapes: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner, Auxerrois and Muscat, not forgetting superb Cremants d'Alsace and Edelzwicker blends. Each cuvee stands out for a clear reading of the terroir, a natural energy and an elegance without excess.

What are the grands crus and lieux-dits of the estate?

The estate has two grands crus, including the prestigious Altenberg de Bergheim. The cuvees from the lieux-dits and grands crus, such as Goldesch de Bergheim, Sonnenglanz de Beblenheim, Weingarten de Rorschwihr (Pinot Noir) or Altenberg de Bergheim, are among the most accomplished expressions of the estate.

What is the Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim?

One of the rare grands crus of Alsace to allow the blending of grapes. This particularity offers a unique freedom of expression, making it possible to create complex, deep and perfectly balanced wines, where the terroir always prevails over the technique.

Does Domaine Platz produce Cremants d'Alsace?

Yes: the estate makes superb organic Cremants d'Alsace, in white, rose and Prestige cuvee. Fine, fresh bubbles, vinified with the same demand as the still wines, ideal for the aperitif as well as for great occasions.

How are the Domaine Platz wines made?

With the greatest respect for living things: no use of fertilizers or weedkillers, 100% manual harvesting and sorting, no yeasting, no stabilizers, minimal interventions in the cellar. The vine is observed, accompanied, never constrained. This approach gives pure, digestible and deeply expressive wines, faithful to their origin.

What is the estate's Edelzwicker?

A blend of Alsace grapes, in the great tradition of the Alsace blended wine. The estate offers two versions, L'Edelzwicker and its Prestige cuvee: pure, gourmet wines, perfect to discover the estate's organic signature every day.

Can you buy the Domaine Platz wines directly?

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

Direct from the estate, the living, organic Alsace of Bergheim

Platz François & Fils: a family organic estate in Bergheim (Alsace, Haut-Rhin), AB certified by Ecocert since 2004 (part of the cuvees biodynamic), over three generations (Vincent and Jean-Luc Platz). A vineyard of terroirs and two grands crus, including the prestigious Altenberg de Bergheim, open to blending; 100% manual harvesting, no yeasting, minimal interventions in the cellar.

Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner, Auxerrois, Muscat, Edelzwicker and Cremants d'Alsace, with the lieux-dits and grands crus (Goldesch de Bergheim, Altenberg de Bergheim, Sonnenglanz de Beblenheim, Weingarten de Rorschwihr)