Domaine Baumann-Zirgel
ドメーヌ・バウマン・ツィルゲル
Family biodynamic estate, 4 Alsace Grand Crus since 1952
Domaine Baumann-Zirgel is a family-run estate on the hillsides above Mittelwihr, Alsace, founded in 1952 by Xavier and Gabrielle Baumann. The domaine passed to their daughter Nicole and her husband Jean-Jacques Zirgel in 1975, and since 2001 has been run by their son Benjamin Zirgel and his wife Valérie, who converted the vineyards to organic farming (certified 2016) and then biodynamic practices, earning Demeter certification from the 2020 vintage. The estate farms 11 hectares across four Grand Crus — Mandelberg, Schlossberg, Schoenenbourg, and Sporen — plus five named lieux-dits including Streng, producing classic Alsatian varietals such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Crémant d'Alsace prized for their purity, mineral tension, and precise terroir expression.
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Who Is This For?
For those who seek pure, mineral-driven Alsace Grand Cru wines from a biodynamic family estate, and want elegant whites that pair beautifully with delicate Japanese cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What Grand Crus does Domaine Baumann-Zirgel farm?
- The estate cultivates plots in four Alsace Grand Crus — Mandelberg, Schlossberg, Schoenenbourg, and Sporen — plus five named lieux-dits including Streng, across 11 hectares in Mittelwihr.
- Is Domaine Baumann-Zirgel organic or biodynamic?
- Yes. The estate has been certified organic since 2016 and Demeter-certified biodynamic since the 2020 vintage, using biodynamic preparations such as horn manure (500) and horn silica (501).
- Who runs Domaine Baumann-Zirgel today?
- Benjamin Zirgel and his wife Valérie have run the family domaine since 2001, the third generation since founders Xavier and Gabrielle Baumann established it in 1952.
- What grape varieties does the domaine produce?
- Classic Alsatian varietals including Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner, and Muscat, plus Crémant d'Alsace.
- Do Baumann-Zirgel wines pair well with Japanese food?
- Yes — their dry, mineral Rieslings and Grand Cru whites pair especially well with sushi, sashimi, and tempura thanks to their bright acidity and purity.