Riquewihr

🇫🇷 France

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Frozen-in-time medieval village with two legendary Grand Crus - Hugel since 1639

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Region profile

History

Medieval architecture preserved since 16th century with colorful half-timbered houses and cobblestones. Maison Hugel founded 1639, became one of Alsace's most renowned estates (exports 100+ countries). Hugel cellars contain "S. Caterine" barrel dated 1715 - Guinness world's oldest working wine cask. Dopff au Moulin family tree traces to 1574.

Climate
Semi-continental with exceptional rain shadow; Schoenenbourg (265-380m altitude) southeast exposure ideal for Riesling
Signature wines
Hugel Schoenenbourg Riesling (50+ year aging) and Dopff au Moulin Sporen Gewurztraminer - showcase two legendary Grand Crus
What sets it apart
Medieval village frozen in time; Hugel 1715 barrel oldest working wine cask (Guinness); Schoenenbourg 53.4ha largest GC in village; Sporen marly gypsum perfect for Gewurz

Facts

  • 368 hectares vineyards
  • two Grand Crus: Schoenenbourg (53.4ha largest in Riquewihr), Sporen (23.7ha)
  • Hugel founded 1639, 30ha (50% Grand Cru)
  • Dopff au Moulin 1574 roots

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