Domaine Roland Schmitt
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The family that helped establish Grand Cru Altenberg.
Domaine Roland Schmitt is a family estate in Bergbieten, in the northern hills of Alsace near Strasbourg. Roland Schmitt transformed the family's mixed farm into a dedicated wine domaine in 1971 and, working alongside neighboring growers, helped secure official Grand Cru status for Altenberg de Bergbieten in 1983. Since his death in 1993, the estate has been carried on by his wife Anne-Marie and children Julien (at the helm since 2007), Bruno, and Lucile. Farming close to 11 hectares of clay-limestone soils threaded with marl and gypsum, Julien converted the vineyards to organic practices in 2004 and to biodynamics in 2019, now certified by Demeter. Hand-harvested Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged with minimal sulfur, expressing the mineral signature of key sites such as the Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten and the lieux-dits Glintzberg and Thalberg.
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Who Is This For?
For those seeking racy, mineral-driven Alsace whites from a Grand Cru pioneer family — Demeter-certified biodynamic wines that pair as well with Alsatian choucroute as with delicate Japanese cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Domaine Roland Schmitt certified organic or biodynamic?
- Yes. Julien Schmitt farmed organically from 2004 and converted the estate to biodynamics in 2019; the domaine is now certified by Demeter.
- What is the estate's connection to the Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten?
- Founder Roland Schmitt was one of the local growers who campaigned for Altenberg de Bergbieten's official Grand Cru recognition in 1983, and the domaine still farms prized parcels there today.
- Who runs the domaine today?
- Roland Schmitt's children, Julien (head of the estate since 2007) and Bruno, continue the work alongside their mother Anne-Marie, who remains involved despite officially retiring.
- What grape varieties does the domaine produce?
- Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc, including single-site bottlings from the Glintzberg and Thalberg lieux-dits and Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
- Do the wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes — their bright acidity, salinity, and mineral structure make them excellent companions for sushi, sashimi, and tempura.