History
It was at the beginning of the 1970's that François SCHMITT, a descendant of generations of wine makers, took over the family farm, which at the time covered 3 hectares of vineyard and was located in the centre of the village.
In his eagerness to ensure the long-term future of the enterprise, François SCHMITT proceeded with the acquisition of several plots of land, particularly on the Coteaux du Bollenberg and Grand Cru Pfingstberg, terroirs that now represent around 80% of the domaine's surface area.
In 1984, François SCHMITT launched the construction of new buildings on the edge of the village, which provided him with a functional means of storing the grapes, making the wine and bottling the harvest. In addition, the size of the fermenting rooms was increased on two occasions: the first one in 1995, and the second in 2004.
In 1998, his son Frédéric joined the domain, after acquiring degrees in wine making and oenology in Rouffach (Alsace) and Beaune (Bourgogne). Various training courses allowed him to perfect his education, particularly at Château Guiraud (Sauternes) and Domaine Pierre Bebin (Loire Valley). He has a passion for great wines that spurs him in his search for the highest quality.
The domain now covers 13 hectares