Alsace · Sub-regions
Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
From Pfaffenheim and Rouffach via Westhalten, Soultzmatt and Guebwiller to Thann: the Vallée Noble with the Zinnkoepflé, Guebwiller's four Grands Crus Kitterlé, Kessler, Saering and Spiegel, and at the southern end the volcanic Rangen – Alsace's steepest vineyard.
Grape Varieties
Riesling, Gewürztraminer
Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Most Famous Site
Rangen, Kitterlé, Zinnkoepflé, Vorbourg
Vineyard Area
3.000 ha
Harvest
September – October
TERROIR PROFILE · Alsace
Süd (Rouffach–Thann) Volcanic & sandstone — warm south
Rangen de Thann: Alsace's only volcanic Grand Cru — smoky, powerful wines from Zind-Humbrecht and Schoffit.
SOILS
Volcanic rocksmoky, mineral, powerful
Volcanic soils yield smoky, often iodine-mineral wines with dense structure.
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.
CLIMATE · Warm · Dry · Sunny
Warmest section with foehn effects from the Thann valley; early harvest.
TOPOGRAPHY · terraced
The Rangen (up to 90 % gradient) and the terraces of Guebwiller.
WHAT IT MEANS IN THE GLASS
Typical Flavours of the Region
Riesling
WhiteSpätburgunder
RedGewürztraminer
WhiteGrauburgunder
WhiteRegion aroma cloud
Alsace overview
This sub-region is part of Alsace. The map shows all 4 sub-regions — Süd (Rouffach–Thann) is highlighted.
Overview
Typical Varieties
Terroir & Climate
Soil Type
Volcanic (Rangen), sandstone, limestone
Climate
Warm, dry, foehn effects
Top profiles
5 detailed profiles — all filterable in the list below
Domaine René Muré
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann) · Rouffach
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Domaines Schlumberger
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann) · Guebwiller
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Léon Boesch
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann) · Westhalten
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine François Schmitt
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine Camille Braun
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
All Wineries
9 resultsDomaine René Muré
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann) · Rouffach
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
Domaines Schlumberger
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann) · Guebwiller
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc
Domaine Léon Boesch
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann) · Westhalten
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Domaine François Schmitt
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Domaine Camille Braun
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
Domaine du Bollenberg
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
Domaine Welty
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
Schlegel-Boeglin
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
Viennoiserie
Elsass · Süd (Rouffach–Thann)
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 Süd (Rouffach–Thann)?
The key grape varieties in Süd (Rouffach–Thann) are Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. The best-known vineyard is Rangen, Kitterlé, Zinnkoepflé, Vorbourg.
When is the best time to visit Süd (Rouffach–Thann) for wine?
The harvest in Süd (Rouffach–Thann) 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 Süd (Rouffach–Thann) taste like?
Soils: Volcanic (Rangen), sandstone, limestone. Climate: Warm, dry, foehn effects. Together they shape structure, acidity and aromatics – see the terroir profile above.
How many wineries are there in Süd (Rouffach–Thann)?
Cellarmap lists 9 wineries in Süd (Rouffach–Thann) across roughly 3,000 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 Süd (Rouffach–Thann)?
Rangen, Kitterlé, Zinnkoepflé, Vorbourg is regarded as the most famous vineyard of Süd (Rouffach–Thann). The vineyard overview on this page shows which estates farm it.
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