Alsace Grand Cru AOC Zinnkoepflé is one of the Grand Cru AOC sites in the Alsace region of north-eastern France. Zinnkoepflé is divided between the two communes of Soultzmatt and Westhalten in the Haut-Rhin department.
History: See Tom Stevenson (1993).
Terroir: South and south east facing aspect. Elevation of up to 420 metres. Steep slopes sheltered by the Petit and Gran Ballon d’Alsace. Sandy and calcareous clay soil over sandstone and limestone. 270 mm rainfall during the vegetative cycle; very dry, and hot enough for rare Mediterranean and Caspian fauna near the summit.
Wines
Gewurztraminer: See Domaine Léon Boesch.
Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives: See Domaine Léon Boesch.
Gewurztraminer Grains Nobles: See Domaine Léon Boesch.
Muscat
Muscat Vendanges Tardives
Muscat Grains Nobles
Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives
Pinot Gris Grains Nobles: See Domaine Léon Boesch.
Riesling: See Domaine Léon Boesch.
Riesling Vendanges Tardives
Riesling Grains Nobles