Domaine Martin Schaetzel - Domaine Kirrenbourg

Alsatian Riesling and Gewürztraminer from Grand Cru vineyard sites.

Domaine Martin Schaetzel operates in Alsace, where the region's cool continental climate and mineral-rich soils shape distinctive white wines. The domaine works with Riesling and Gewürztraminer, varieties that thrive in Alsace's terroir and express the precision for which the region is known. Its Riesling reaches 93 points in prestige assessment, balancing the grape's natural acidity with the depth Alsatian vineyards can achieve. The Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Eichberg' similarly scores 93 points—a wine from one of Alsace's classified sites, where Gewürztraminer develops its characteristic spice and aromatic intensity. The Ammerschwihr Riesling Alsace Grand Cru 'Kaefferkopf', another Grand Cru expression, earns 92 points. These wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. The domaine's focus on Grand Cru and single-vineyard designations reflects Alsace's classification system, which privileges specific hillside sites for their ability to concentrate varietal character.