Situated near Colmar, Domaine Josmeyer extends to some 24.4 hectares and has been certified organic and biodynamic since 2004. They grow all the great Alsatian grape varieties, which are evenly distributed over the estate’s 90 plots. The property is home to some beautiful vineyards such as Herrenweg and Rorenberg, along with two of the most distinguished Grand Crus in Alsace: Hengst and Brand.
The two sisters at the head of this family estate, which was founded in 1854, are the 5th generation to run it. Céline manages the property and the work in the vines while Isabelle oversees vinification, allowing Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Sylvaner and Pinot Noir to shine. The dry wines reveal a remarkable purity and the grand crus are mineral and saline. The French wine magazine Bettane & Desseauve say that Josmeyer’s wines have “light and refined palates that are fresh and chiselled”.

The Kottabe Riesling is a blend of the Herrenweg and Turckheim crus. The vines are grown according to organic and biodynamic methods in a gravely terroir which produces fine, aromatic and accessible wines. Grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation for between 1-4 months and are matured in either 100 year-old oak barrels or stainless steel vats. These two maturation repositories do not in fact imbibe the wine with any particular aroma, rather allowing the fruit to express all their nuanced flavour. This cuvée is striking for its limpid colour; citrus notes give way to a long lemony structure which pairs beautifully with salty, iodine-flavoured dishes.