Furstentum

🇫🇷 France

Grand Cru Rare find

The Principality - medieval princes' domain with 37% STEEPEST slopes, Domaine Weinbach's crown jewel.

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Region profile

History

Name translates to "principality" or "prince's domain." First documented 1330 in Basel Convent wine inventory. Lords of Hohlandsbourg and bailiff of Kayserberg shared feudal rights. Domaine Weinbach (founded 1612 by Capuchin friars) farms Furstentum. Colette Faller led estate after husband's 1979 death until her 2015 passing.

Climate
Marl-limestone-sandstone from Middle Jurassic covered with Tertiary conglomerate; south-southwest at 350-400m; 37% gradient
Signature wines
Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Cuvee Laurence (~$90) - named for youngest Faller daughter; 96 points Wine Advocate; Capuchin heritage since 1612
What sets it apart
Medieval princes' domain; 37% STEEPEST slopes; 1330 Basel Convent documentation; Domaine Weinbach Capuchin friar heritage (1612)

Facts

  • 30.50 hectares
  • "Furstentum" = Principality/Prince's Domain
  • 37% GRADIENT - one of STEEPEST Grand Crus
  • documented 1330 in Basel Convent inventory

Region profile from the Wine Memories wine-data corpus · verified January 2026