Domaine Martin Schaetzel
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Historic Kaefferkopf specialist turned biodynamic estate
Founded in 1852 in Kaysersberg, Domaine Martin Schaetzel is one of Alsace's most storied estates, historically celebrated for wines from the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru in neighboring Ammerschwihr. Jean Schaetzel converted the domaine to organic and biodynamic viticulture in the late 1990s, earning Ecocert and Demeter certification. Since 2015 the estate has operated under new ownership as Domaine Kirrenbourg, continuing biodynamic practices across an expanded portfolio of Grand Cru sites, while its classic Kaefferkopf bottlings still carry the Martin Schaetzel name.
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Who Is This For?
For those seeking authentic, terroir-driven Alsace whites with a strong sense of history and place, especially devotees of Kaefferkopf Grand Cru Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Domaine Martin Schaetzel founded?
- The estate was founded in 1852 in Kaysersberg, one of Alsace's oldest wine-growing communes, and has been producing wine for over 170 years.
- Is Domaine Martin Schaetzel certified organic or biodynamic?
- Yes. Jean Schaetzel converted the vineyards to organic farming in the late 1990s, earning Ecocert certification in 1998, and the estate has since achieved Demeter biodynamic certification.
- What is the estate's signature vineyard?
- Domaine Martin Schaetzel is best known for its wines from the Kaefferkopf Grand Cru in Ammerschwihr, a complex site of granite, sandstone, and marl soils, and produces distinct parcel-specific cuvées such as "Granit" to highlight this diversity.
- What food pairs well with these wines?
- The mineral, high-acid Rieslings from Kaefferkopf pair especially well with meaty fish such as salmon, mackerel, swordfish, and monkfish, as well as with Alsatian choucroute and richer white-meat dishes.
- Is Domaine Martin Schaetzel the same producer as Domaine Kirrenbourg?
- The historic Martin Schaetzel estate was acquired in 2015 by investor Marc Rinaldi, who built a new winery and expanded into additional Grand Cru sites. The wines are now produced under the Domaine Kirrenbourg name, though bottlings are still labeled "Domaine Martin Schaetzel – Domaine Kirrenbourg" in tribute to the original estate.