
Alsace · Sub-regions
Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal
The heart of Alsace from Bergheim and Ribeauvillé via Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Turckheim to Eguisheim: France's densest concentration of Grands Crus – Schlossberg, Schoenenbourg, Sporen, Mambourg, Hengst, Brand, Eichberg, Pfersigberg. Colmar, France's driest city, sits at its centre.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Noir
Most Famous Site
Schlossberg, Schoenenbourg, Hengst, Brand
Vineyard Area
5.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Alsace
Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal Geological diversity — granite to volcanic
Haut-Rhin — home of all major Alsace Grand Crus: Schoenenbourg, Sporen, Brand, Hengst, Rangen.
SOILS
Graniteelegant, lightly spicy
Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Volcanic rocksmoky, mineral, powerful
Volcanic soils yield smoky, often iodine-mineral wines with dense structure.
Slatemineral, smoky
Slate stores heat and releases it at night — wines show wet stone, smoke and a delicate structure.
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
France's driest climate thanks to Vosges shelter. Over 1,800 sunshine hours, Mediterranean ripeness.
TOPOGRAPHY · moderate
Vosges eastern flank, slopes between 200–450 m, east-facing.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedGewürztraminer
WhiteGrauburgunder
WhiteGelber Muskateller
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Alsace overview
This sub-region is part of Alsace. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Granite, limestone, marl, sandstone – extremely varied
Climate
Driest section, plenty of sun
Top profiles
60 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list belowMaison F.E. Trimbach
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Ribeauvillé
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Weinbach
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Kaysersberg
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Domaine Albert Boxler
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Niedermorschwihr
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Marcel Deiss
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Bergheim
Field Blends! — eine elsässische Eigenheit
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Turckheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Maison Dopff au Moulin
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Riquewihr
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
All Wineries
73 resultsMaison F.E. Trimbach
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Ribeauvillé
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Weinbach
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Kaysersberg
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Domaine Albert Boxler
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Niedermorschwihr
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Marcel Deiss
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Bergheim
Field Blends! — eine elsässische Eigenheit
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Turckheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Maison Dopff au Moulin
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Riquewihr
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Domaine Émile Beyer
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Eguisheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Jean-Philippe et François Becker
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Zellenberg
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Domaine Kuentz-Bas
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Husseren-les-Châteaux
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Domaine Paul Ginglinger
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Eguisheim
Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris

Domaine Pierre Frick
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Pfaffenheim
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Christian Binner
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Ammerschwihr
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer

Domaine Paul Blanck
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Kientzheim
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Famille Hugel
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Riquewihr
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Maison Léon Beyer
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Eguisheim
Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris
Domaine Josmeyer
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Wintzenheim
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris

Domaine Marc Tempé
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Zellenberg
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Schoffit
Elsass · Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal · Colmar
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Events in Alsace
All events in Alsace →26 Sept – Sun, 4 October 2026
Fête du Vin Nouveau Eguisheim
Wine festival · Eguisheim
2 Oct – Sun, 4 October 2026
Fête des Vendanges Barr
Wine festival · Barr
19 Feb – Mon, 22 February 2027
Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Strasbourg
Wine fair · Straßburg
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Pique-nique chez le Vigneron Indépendant (Elsass)
Open cellar · Elsass
15 May – Sun, 16 May 2027
Portes Ouvertes Grands Crus Alsace
Open cellar · Elsass
Sun, 6 June 2027
SlowUp Alsace
Wine walk · Sélestat / Dambach-la-Ville / Bergheim
Frequently Asked Questions
Which grape varieties define Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal?
The key grape varieties in Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal are Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Muscat and Pinot Noir. The best-known vineyard is Schlossberg, Schoenenbourg, Hengst, Brand.
When is the best time to visit Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal for wine?
The harvest in Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal takes place September – October – when vineyards and cellars are busiest. May to July suits tastings without harvest bustle; many estates open their tasting rooms off-season by appointment.
What does the terroir of Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal taste like?
Soils: Granite, limestone, marl, sandstone – extremely varied. Climate: Driest section, plenty of sun. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal?
Cellarmap lists 73 wineries in Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal across roughly 5,000 hectares of vines. Every profile shows location, contact, grape varieties and, where available, vineyards, classification and visitor information.
Which is the most famous vineyard in Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal?
Schlossberg, Schoenenbourg, Hengst, Brand is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Colmar & Kaysersberger Tal. The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
📖 Look up in glossary
All terms →Related wine terms — clearly explained in the Cellarmap glossary.