Join us as two absolute stars from one of France’s most underrated regions are teaming up for an unmissable Masterclass. Eric Kientzler & Jérôme Mader — neighbours, best mates and brilliant storytellers — bring together generations of Alsatian winemaking, from historic Grand Cru sites and organic, precision-driven viticulture. 🍇
On Kientzler
“This estate has established itself for many years as one of the Alsatian references, especially on the Geisberg grand cru (which has only four owners).”
— Bettane & Dessauve 2024
The Kientzler family has been growing vines for more than 5 generations in Ribeauvillé and the surrounding area. As early as 1866, Dominique Alphonse Kientzler had inherited vines from his father and grandfather and in 1895 was involved in the creation of France’s first winemaking cooperative in Ribeauvillé. Today, the Kientzlers farm almost 14ha of vines in Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Hunawihr and Riquewihr, including significant parcels in the Grand Crus of Geisberg, Osterberg and Kirchberg. And in turn André handed over the reins to his sons in 2009; Thierry looks after the winemaking and Eric the commercial side of the business.
On Mader
“Although Mader’s wines from Grand Cru Rosacker steal the show, his entire line-up is recommended.”
— Jacqueline Friedrich, The Wines of France
The Mader domaine is a very small family-owned producer based in the picture-postcard village of Hunawihr, the next village to the south of Ribeauvillé. The domaine owns just over 10 hectares of vineyards, including prized holdings in the famous Grand Cru vineyards of Rosacker and Schlossberg. Jérôme Mader took over from his father in 2005 and immediately set about converting all the domaine’s vineyards to organic viticulture, gaining certification from 2007. The entire range of wines from the Mader family taste true to their grape varieties and vineyard origins and all represent fantastic value.
Wines on tasting:
Kientzler
2022 Riesling
2023 Pinot Gris
2021 Pinot Gris ‘Kirchberg’ GC
2022 Riesling ‘Osterberg’ GC
2020 Riesling ‘Geisberg’ GC
2021 Gewurztraminer Osterberg GC
Mader
2023 Pinot Blanc
2022 Pinot Blanc ‘Helfant’
2023 Gewurztraminer
2022 Riesling ‘Roscacker’ GC
2018 Riesling Berg
2023 Pinot Noir
Join us for this unique opportunity to taste and learn directly from these superb producers. This is one evening you don’t want to miss!
