Domaine Albert Seltz
21 Rue Principale, 67140 Mittelbergheim, France
Best Wineries in Strasbourg
Strasbourg sits at the northeastern edge of Alsace, a gateway to crisp Riesling, aromatic Gewurztraminer and lively Crémant. This directory highlights 7 wineries and wine tour operators in and around the city, from cellar tastings to guided trips along the Route des Vins d'Alsace for quick visits or in-depth exploration.
7 venues
4.8 avg
Tasting Events
Alsace Private wine tour | Jeanguyot Wine Society
17 Av. des Vosges, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Ophorus Day Trips & Wine Tours in Alsace
Z.A DU Mittelfeld, 2 Rue Alfred Kastler 67300, 67300 Strasbourg, France
Au Péché Vigneron - vins fins et Crémants d'Alsace ZEYSSOLFF
156 Rte de Strasbourg, 67140 Gertwiller, France
Robert Blanck Alsace Wines
167 Rte d'Ottrott, 67210 Obernai, France
Cave Historique des Hospices de Strasbourg
1 Pl. de l'Hôpital, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Domaine Bleesz
1B Quai Saint-Thomas, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Wine Culture in Strasbourg
Strasbourg blends French and German vinous traditions: wines are meant to pair with Alsatian cuisine — think choucroute, tarte flambée and rich cheeses — and to be enjoyed fresh and expressive. The city itself hosts historic cellars and contemporary tasting rooms where producers present classic Alsace varieties such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Sylvaner, plus the region's sparkling Crémant d'Alsace.
Local wine culture leans toward terroir expression and food-friendly balance. Many families and small domaines emphasize single-vineyard bottlings and sustainable practices; harvests (vendanges) and cooperative presses still mark the rhythm of the season. Strasbourg is less a sprawling vineyard town than a lively urban gateway: it’s where visitors start tastings, join guided tours, and learn the subtle soil and microclimate differences that define Alsace wines.
Where to visit wineries in Strasbourg
Within the city you'll find historic tasting spots like the Cave Historique des Hospices de Strasbourg and small urban operations tied to producers such as Domaine Albert Seltz and Robert Blanck. For a broader vineyard experience, use Strasbourg as a base for day trips along the Route des Vins d'Alsace to nearby villages — Barr, Obernai, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr are all within easy reach by car or organized tour.
Neighborhood tips: start in Petite France or Krutenau for wine bars and retailers, then catch a train or book a guided excursion from the central station. Operators listed here — Alsace Private Wine Tour | Jeanguyot Wine Society, Ophorus Day Trips & Wine Tours, and local domaines like Domaine Bleesz or Au Péché Vigneron — offer curated experiences from cellar visits and barrel-room walks to Crémant tastings and vineyard strolls on the lower Vosges foothills.
What to Look For
When choosing a winery visit near Strasbourg, look for clarity about grape variety and terroir: producers who label single-vineyard bottlings (lieu-dit) often reveal more distinct mineral or floral character. Expect Riesling to show high acidity and slate or granite influence, Gewurztraminer to be intensely aromatic, and Crémant d'Alsace to be method-traditionnelle sparkling with fine mousse.
Also check practical details: appointment-only tastings are common at family domaines, while larger cellars and cooperative houses may welcome walk-ins. Ask about food pairings, whether guided tastings are led by the vigneron or a sommelier, and whether tours include cellar aging rooms. Certifications or organic/biodynamic notes can indicate a producer's commitment to site expression and sustainable viticulture. Finally, sample a range — from basic village bottlings to reserve or vendange tardive wines — to get a full picture of Alsace’s stylistic breadth.
When do wineries and tasting rooms in Strasbourg open and close?
6 of the 7 wineries and tasting rooms listed in Strasbourg publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 8:45 am and closes at 6 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 4 venues in Strasbourg (67% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 6 on Monday. 3 open seven days a week.
Nothing on this list trades past 10 pm. The latest close is Alsace Private wine tour | Jeanguyot Wine Society at 8 pm, so a late-evening bottle means a supermarket or a bar rather than a specialist.
At the other end of the day, Alsace Private wine tour | Jeanguyot Wine Society opens earliest, at 8 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Strasbourg actually say
The 6 rated wineries and tasting rooms in Strasbourg carry 4,420 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.80 out of 5 and the median is 4.8, and 6 venues hold 4.5 or better — 100% of the list.
Domaine Albert Seltz carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 5.0 from 398 reviews. Cave Historique des Hospices de Strasbourg is the most reviewed address in Strasbourg, at 1,970.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
Strasbourg compared with the rest of France
Strasbourg accounts for 7 of the 60 wineries and tasting rooms we list across France, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday trading is the clearest local difference: 67% of venues in Strasbourg open on Sunday against 38% nationally, 29 points higher.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Strasbourg | France |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 7 | 60 |
| Mean rating | 4.80 | 4.82 |
| Open on Sunday | 67% | 38% |
| Median closing time | 6 pm | 7 pm |
Where to look next from Strasbourg
This listing is short on purpose: Strasbourg has 7 wineries and tasting rooms that publish enough public information to describe honestly, and we would rather say that than pad the page. A short list usually means the trade here runs through supermarkets and restaurants rather than specialists, not that the city drinks badly.
Other wine venues in Strasbourg: 17 wine bars, 11 wine restaurants, 20 wine shops. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in France are Lyon (13), Paris (10), Montpellier (7), Nantes (5), Nice (5). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Strasbourg has 7 wineries and tasting rooms on this list, averaging 4.80 out of 5 across 4,420 reviews. The median address opens at 8:45 am and closes at 6 pm; 4 of the 6 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Domaine Albert Seltz is the highest-rated address with a real review base (5.0 from 398).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in France: age, tax and trading rules
Selling wine to anyone under 18 is prohibited in France under article L3342-1 of the Code de la santé publique, and the seller is required to ask for proof of age.
Wine carries almost no excise duty in France: the European Commission's excise duty tables put the rate on still wine at €4.05 per hectolitre, which is about €0.03 on a 75 cl bottle. What you pay at the till is the wine plus 20% VAT, not a tax on the alcohol.
Trading hours are the practical constraint rather than the law. Food retail may open on Sunday morning, and independent cavistes in the larger cities commonly do, but most close by early afternoon and take Monday off instead — which is why the Sunday and Monday counts above rarely match.
Sources: Code de la santé publique, art. L3342-1 (Légifrance) · European Commission — Excise Duty Tables, Part I: Alcoholic Beverages
Local Tips
01
Book tastings in advance
Many family domaines and small cellars require appointments, especially for guided tours or weekend visits. Reserve ahead to secure a spot with producers like Domaine Albert Seltz or Domaine Bleesz.
02
Use Strasbourg as a base for the Route des Vins
The city is centrally located for day trips to Barr, Obernai, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr. Consider a guided tour (Ophorus, Jeanguyot) if you prefer organized transport and curated tastings.
03
Try food pairings
Pair Alsace wines with local dishes — choucroute, baeckeoffe and tarte flambée — to appreciate acidity and aromatic balance. Many wineries or nearby restaurants will suggest ideal matches.
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Get around by tram and train
Strasbourg’s tram network and regional TER trains make it easy to reach central tasting rooms and nearby towns. For vineyard hilltop stops, complement public transport with a short taxi or a booked winery transfer.
FAQ
This directory highlights 7 wineries and wine tour operators in and immediately around Strasbourg. The city itself is a gateway: dozens more estates and tasting rooms lie a short drive or train ride away along the Route des Vins d'Alsace in the Bas- and Haut-Rhin vineyards.
Alsace specialties dominate: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat and Sylvaner. Crémant d'Alsace is the region's sparkling wine. Each variety expresses local soils and the cool, continental climate of the Vosges’ eastern slopes, giving wines bright acidity and distinct aromatics.
Policies vary. Many small family domaines offer complimentary tastings of a few wines, but guided tastings, cellar tours or flights often carry a fee—sometimes refundable with a bottle purchase. Larger operations and vintage or reserve tastings are more likely to require a booking and charge a fee.
Options include renting a car, joining a guided tour, or using regional TER trains and buses to reach towns on the Route des Vins d'Alsace. Several tour operators listed here provide half- and full-day trips that include transport, tastings and winery visits if you prefer not to drive.
Late spring through early autumn is ideal for vineyard scenery and outdoor tastings; harvest season (vendanges) in September–October offers a lively behind-the-scenes look but can be busy. Winter can be quieter and still rewarding for cellar tastings, especially for discovering Crémant and mature whites.
Yes. Strasbourg has wine shops, specialty retailers, and many winery tasting rooms that sell bottles. The city’s wine bars and the Cave Historique often stock local producers. Remember to check customs rules if you’re traveling internationally and consider shipping options for larger purchases.
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