HOSPICES DE STRASBOURG

A PAST FULL OF HISTORY

Hospices in 1395 in Strasbourg was created.
At that time, it was a caricative institution. The hospital proposed care but also hospitality. This institution lived on donations from people who wanted to save their souls. Hospital charges were often paid by in-kind benefits such as grapes after harvest or ownership of vineyards.

In the late Middle Ages, the hospital has diverse interests in communities known for their wine business.

Cave History Hospices de Strasbourg was a wine producer but also wine storage.

Hospices are the largest vineyards owner in Alsace, although now the vineyards are a small part of their property.

In 1995, in spite of low results and no development, the cave was almost forced to disappear. Only through the rigorous application of new trade, management, repositioning of its quality retail store, and by a dynamic guided tours that the cave managed to survive.

Three huge barrels were restored, and used to develop from grape, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer that were vinified aged and bottled on site.

THE WINES

From August until the end of the harvest in 2009, the days were both beautiful and warm. The grapes have been harvested ripe and very healthy, cool nights to preserve the aromas. We thus find in the wines of the vintage 2009 a sunny side, and the Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer is very aromatic, Pinot Blanc and Riesling is fruity and crisp, the color of Pinot noir are very strong.
The 2009 vintage wines can be enjoyed quickly. 

Some, however, need to be cellared for a while.

The Hospices of Strasbourg offer wines as Riesling, Pinot gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Klevener, but also “Vendanges Tardives and “Selection de Grains Nobles” (Sweet wines).

THE CAVE'S SECRET

I discovered the oldest wine from 1472, an unforgettable memory!

The colour of the oldest wine looks like the Cognac with a strong orange

His aromas are, I swear magic and bewitching!

A huge Thanks to the Director of that fabulous cave full of unexpected secrets Mister Philippe JUNGER about his welcoming reception and his kindness.

Thanks also to all his team.

Thanks to Ludovic KIENTZ the Chef at the Crocodile Restaurant.

I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR...
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