The winery
Maison Klipfel
Historic winery in Barr (Alsace) producing Alsace wines, Grands Crus and Crémant; production and direct sales based on local vineyards and a long family tradition.
- Alsazia (Grand Est) · Francia
- Since 1824
- 3 products
The story
Founded by the Klipfel family, the Maison has records dating back to the 19th century and over the decades developed both its vineyard cultivation and a commercial business. Over the years the estate acquired the renowned Clos Zisser and, from the 20th century onward, became known for producing late-harvest wines and selections of noble grapes. During the 20th century André Lorentz gave the Maison new commercial momentum; more recently management passed to a family of winegrowers.
Production philosophy
An approach focused on maximizing the value of individual Alsatian terroirs: showcasing Grand Cru sites and typical grape varieties through winemaking practices that respect each site's identity, with a production that includes both still wines and Crémant, and some oak ageing for Pinot Noir.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is based in Barr, in Alsace. It cultivates and produces wine from recognized crus such as the Kirchberg de Barr, the Kastelberg and the Wiebelsberg; the famous Clos Zisser is part of the Maison’s heritage. The soils described include marls and limestones on the Kirchberg and schists on the Kastelberg, with favourable exposures that shape the wines’ minerality.
Awards and recognition
Crémant d'Alsace Klipfel 1824 Brut Nature: 88 points
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sylvaner
- Riesling
- Pinot Bianco
- Muscat
- Pinot Grigio
- Gewurztraminer
- Klevener di Heiligenstein
- Pinot Nero
- Bottles per year
- 1500000
What makes it distinctive
- Historic Maison founded in 1824
- Owner of Clos Zisser
- Documented production of Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles since 1921.
- Vineyards on Grand Cru sites: Kirchberg de Barr, Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg
- Reported annual production: approximately 1,500,000 bottles.
