In this video, Marc Hugel, vineyard manager and technical director at Famille Hugel, shows an example of the complexity and astonishing diversity of Alsace’s geological formations. As Marc explained in a previous video, the geology of Alsace “is like a chessboard” – the age and origin of the formations dramatically

Although pinot noir has been planted in Alsace since the Middle Ages, production declined until the past century. Today, it is the only red variety authorasied in Alsace, and more and more producers are making distinct examples of it. In this video, Marc Hugel, technical director and vineyard manager at

Domaine Muré was founded in 1935. The Muré family, who currently manages and makes wine at the estate, represents the 12th generation of vine growers in the family. They also own Clos St. Landelin, a south facing lieu-dit located in the Grand Cru Vorbourg, which is in the vicinity of Rouffach

Located in Riquewihr, Alsace, Famille Hugel has been producing fine wine since 1639. Today, it owns more than 30 hectares of vines all located in the vicinity of Riquewihr, with half of its property under the Grand Cru classification.  One of the unique features of Alsace as a winegrowing region