Grand Cru d'Alsace "Hatschbourg"

This vineyard extends between the villages of Hattstatt and Voegtlinshoffen, along a uniform south and southeast exposed slope, at an altitude ranging from 210 to 330 meters. Its subsoil consists of Tertiary calcareous conglomerates cemented or interbedded with reddish brown marls. However, these terrains are covered on the lower part of the site by Quaternary loess loam and on the upper reaches by limestone- and sandstone-scree. Consequently, the soil is rather heavy, deep and well-drained, particularly favourable for vine growing. The total vineyard area is 47,36 ha, perfectly suitable for Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Riesling. Muscats grown here are particularly subtle. Of very ancient reputation, the Hatschbourg is mentioned in various documents of the Middle Ages. Deeds dating from 16th and 17th centuries indicate that vines were planted here, and show that very high prices were paid for the wines.