Domaine Bott-Geyl is a Biodynamic estate in Beblenheim in the Alsace region of northeastern France.

Owner: Jean-Christophe Bott (06.70.09.12.98) is heir to the family tradition dating back to 1795, when his ancestor, Jean-Martin Geyl tended his vines and made his wine. Jean-Christophe Bott has been responsible for Domaine Bott-Geyl since 1993 when he succeeded his father Edouard. Jean-Christophe converted the vineyards to organics in 2000 and Biodynamics in 2002. Jean-Christophe is Married to Valérie Carter with two children, Pierre-Antoine and Arnaud.

Biodynamic certification: 2002 C1 organic conversion via Ecocert. | 2004 First vintage with Biodynamic certification (SIVCBD (BioDyvin). | 2005 12.966ha Ecocert/SIVCBD. 20120 Still a member of SIVCBD.

Viticulture: Bott concentrates on low yields.

Vineyards: 15 hectares of vines including 6 Grands Crus and 4 Lieux-dits. The Domaine consists of 80 parcels spread across 7 communes from Ribeauvillé to Kientzheim in the heart of the region named the “the Pearls of Vignoble”.

Biodynamic certification: 2002 Organic conversion began (04th May 2002). 
 
White wines

Alsace Blanc AOC, Le Gentil d’Alsace–Metiss: Metiss refers to the mix of black and white grapes in this wine. 2005 Dryish (‘Haut Les Vins’, 2007).

Alsace Blanc AOC, Les Pinots d’Alsace–Metiss: 2005 Nice soft spice (‘Haut Les Vins’ 2007).

Pinot Gris

Alsace Gewurztraminer Les Eléments: 2005 Nice rose petal sweetness (‘Haut Les Vins’ 2007).

Alsace Pinot Gris Les Eléments: 2004 Easy mid-weight and decent acidity (‘Haut Les Vins’ 2007).

Alsace Blanc AOC,

Contact

Domaine Bott-Geyl

1 rue du Petit-Château

F-68980 Beblenheim (Haut-Rhin), France

Tel+33 (0)3.89.47.90.04 or home +33 (0)3.89.78.40.58

Château de Cujac, Bordeaux, 18/19 June 2007.

Website www.bott-geyl.com