Parenthèse Vigneronne – The terroirs of Grands Crus

Want to discover the Grands Crus while learning more about the relationship between terroir and wine? There’s nothing like a few lessons in geology to satisfy your curiosity.

Philippe Blanck, a generous and dedicated winemaker, volunteers to take you on a journey through the Paul Blanck et fils estate. With 8 hectares of Grands Crus, 8 hectares of Lieux-dits and Crus and 8 hectares of lowland vineyards, it’s the ideal place to discover Alsace’s finest wines.

As you make your way through the vineyards, Philippe, your guide, will give you a passionate reading of the landscape. Listen as he tells you about the exceptional terroir of the Schlossberg, a granite soil lying at an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. This fertile, mineral-rich soil brings freshness and a certain floral aroma to the wines.

Finally, your host offers you a tasting session. The aim is to let you feel the terroir in each of the wines you taste. Appreciate wine from the heart: there’s no technique involved here, as Philippe invites you to follow your intuition and feel. In turn, the winemaker suggests a wine that has grown on one of the soils observed: from vine to glass, observe their links through the wine’s color, feel the aromas, taste the terroir!