Alsace · Sub-regions
Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
The start of the Route des Vins from Marlenheim via Molsheim and Obernai to Barr: shell limestone and sandstone, structured Riesling and Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir in Ottrott, Grands Crus Steinklotz, Altenberg de Bergbieten, Bruderthal, Engelberg, Altenberg de Wolxheim and Kirchberg de Barr.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Pinot Gris
Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner
Most Famous Site
Kirchberg de Barr, Steinklotz, Altenberg de Bergbieten
Vineyard Area
2.500 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Alsace
Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) Elegant north — sandstone-limestone mix
Bas-Rhin — elegant, cooler northern Alsace. Marc Kreydenweiss (Demeter pioneer) farms here.
SOILS
Sandstonewarm, dry, spicy
Sandstone warms quickly and yields ripe, fragrant wines with yellow fruit and fine spice.
Limestoneprecise, mineral
Limestone delivers tension, structure and a cooler, more mineral character.
Graniteelegant, lightly spicy
Weathered granite produces elegant, slender wines with fine, lightly spicy profile.
Marlbalanced, structured
Marl is a mix of limestone and clay — yields structured, balanced wines with acidity backbone.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Slightly cooler than Haut-Rhin, fresher and more elegant.
TOPOGRAPHY · gentle
Vosges foothills, gentle slopes near Andlau, Mittelbergheim, Barr.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedSilvaner
WhiteGewürztraminer
WhiteGrauburgunder
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Alsace overview
This sub-region is part of Alsace. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Shell limestone, marl, red sandstone
Climate
Semi-continental, Vosges rain shadow
Top profiles
17 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Domaine A. Gresser
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Andlau
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Andlau
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Ostertag
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Epfig
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Boeckel
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Mittelbergheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer
Domaine Eugène Klipfel
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Barr
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine André Regin
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
All Wineries
34 resultsDomaine A. Gresser
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Andlau
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Andlau
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Ostertag
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Epfig
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine Boeckel
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Mittelbergheim
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer
Domaine Eugène Klipfel
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Barr
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine André Regin
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Domaine Xavier Muller
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Le Domaine Xavier Muller
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Domaine Bliemerose
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Domaine Jacques Maetz
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Domaine Maurice Heckmann
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Fritz Schmitt Vigneron recoltant
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Glœckler - Brener
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Gertwiller
Habsiger
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Gertwiller
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Herr
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) · Gertwiller
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Kirmann Philippe
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer
Leipp Leininger
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
Alexandre Arbogast
Elsass · Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)
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 Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)?
The key grape varieties in Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) are Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Sylvaner. The best-known vineyard is Kirchberg de Barr, Steinklotz, Altenberg de Bergbieten.
When is the best time to visit Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) for wine?
The harvest in Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) 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 Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) taste like?
Soils: Shell limestone, marl, red sandstone. Climate: Semi-continental, Vosges rain shadow. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)?
Cellarmap lists 34 wineries in Nord (Marlenheim–Barr) across roughly 2,500 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 Nord (Marlenheim–Barr)?
Kirchberg de Barr, Steinklotz, Altenberg de Bergbieten is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Nord (Marlenheim–Barr). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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