Production & Business

Question 1

Production (2)

Business (3)

1. Schlumberger (2)
2. Hugel (4)
3. Trimbach (4)
4. Others

Answer 1

1. 150million bottles/year for 1⁄2 billion€
2. Alsace: 18% of French AC white wine•

Key producers:

1. Schlumberger

1. Established in 1810; 140ha w 70ha Grand Crus e.g. Kitterlé – largest Alsace Grand Crus producer
2. Lutte raisonnée since ’03; some vineyards biodynamic since 06.

2. Hugel

1. Established in 1639; now in 13 generation; based in Riquewihr
2. Owns 25ha (half in GC sites) but also operates as négociant buying grapes to produce additional wines
3. 110k cs/year, mainly hi end wines; 80% of wines exported
4. Does not use the Grand Cru designation despite most of the wines come from these

3. Trimbach

1. Established in 1626, based in Ribeauvillé; 9,000btls/year
2. Famous for hi end Riesling w fine fruit & hi acidity (e.g. Clos St Hune)
3. Produces but also operates as négociant buying grapes to produce additional wines
4. Does not use the Grand Cru designation despite most of the wines come from these

4. Other producers: René Muré; Beyer; Zind-Humbrecht