The winery
Maison Arthur Metz
A wine and Crémants d'Alsace maison based in Marlenheim; a historic négociant and producer recognized for Crémant and Alsace white wines.
- Alsazia · Francia
- Since 1904
- 9 products
The story
The history behind the name Arthur Metz begins in the Epfig vineyard, with roots the Maison carries in its logo «depuis 1904». Arthur Metz also worked as a négociant on the Quai de Bercy in Paris before consolidating operations in Alsace. In 1991 the company became part of the Helfrich family / the Les Grands Chais de France group, and in subsequent years merged with other local concerns. Today the Maison reports about 85 hectares of owned vineyards and works with hundreds of growers across a broad wine-growing area.
Production philosophy
Parcel-focused work and attention to the terroir: winemaking aimed at enhancing the origin of each parcel, with a preference for dry wines while ranges also include semi-sweet and late-harvest styles. The estate emphasizes environmentally friendly practices, long-term relationships with grape suppliers and projects to convert some parcels to organic farming.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards and suppliers distributed along the Route des Vins d'Alsace, with headquarters and main operations in Marlenheim. The range covers wines and Crémant from several Alsatian terroirs, including Grand Cru from various appellations.
Awards and recognition
Some of the Maison's cuvées have won medals in competitions.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
- Pinot Gris
- Pinot Blanc
- Sylvaner
- Muscat
- Pinot Noir
- Auxerrois
- Chardonnay
- Hectares
- 85.0
What makes it distinctive
- Founded in 1904, headquartered in Marlenheim.
- Renowned for its Crémant d'Alsace; the range also includes Grand Cru cuvées and vendanges tardives.
- Operates both as a négociant and as a vineyard owner, collaborating with hundreds of winegrowers.
- Declared commitment to environmental practices and the conversion of certain parcels to organic farming.
- Innovative products: an example of a marketing/product cited internally is the cuvée "ICE", launched in 2014.