Predominantly planted with Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Blanc, the vines of the Kientzler estate stretch on the slopes of the stunning village of Ribeauvillé. As you journey along the Alsace Wine Route, you’ll inevitably encounter the majestic 19th-century edifice that stands as a solid testament to the viticultural excellence of this operation.
Today, brothers Thierry and Eric, the fifth generation of the Kientzler family, manage the estate. Since 2009, having inherited the family expertise, they have been crafting dry white wines of exceptional aromatic purity, showcasing the minerality of their terroir. With slightly more than four hectares of Grand Cru, including 1.5 ha in the legendary Geisberg Cru – belonging to only four owners – the Kientzler family can draw on a geological wealth unrivalled in Europe. The estate promotes biodiversity through the planting of trees, flower beds and nesting boxes. The Kientzler estate received its Organic Certification in 2023.

The Osterberg Grand Cru is a byword for refinement and elegance, with its mild climate producing sharp and mineral wines. One among many other varieties grown on this terroir, the Gerwürztraminer Vendanges Tardives is associated with opulent aromas which develop over time and which can be enjoyed as and when they reach their desired character: when young this wine has a generous nose, exuding exotic fruity notes, whilst a longer cellaring reveals a finer, deeply complex profile with a more pronounced minerality.