Origins of our family estate Domaine Aimé Stentz
Right at the heart of Alsace, around the village of Wettolsheim, our family estate encompasses a number of vineyards which total is 34.5 acre (14ha).
With the greatest of respect for Tradition passed down through the generations we also embrace the benefits of moderns technologies.
Since 5 generations, we take care of our vines, with love of our work and our soil.
1919
Jacob Stentz bought « L’Auberge de l’Agneau » in 1919 and little by little transformed it into a viticultural estate.
1946
Théophile Stentz took the estate a step further by vinifying his production and selling the wines wholesale.
1960
Aimé Stentz (1928-1979) and his wife Angèle are the true founders. Indeed they launched an expansion program, through the purchasing of vineyards. In the Sixties, they took up the challenge to bottle their wine and sell it themselves.
1979
Theirs sons Louis and Etienne, along with Etienne’s wife Jocelyne, have been managing the company since 1979.
Sharper wine-making using new techniques while keeping know-how and tradition.
1985
Opening towards international markets an first « Cuvée de la Première Neige » – Gewurztraminer made in a late harvest style
1994
First « Cuvée du Vicus Romain » Pinot Gris, 25 years after this historic site has been found in the Clos du Vicus Romain.
2007
Reconversion to organic farming.
2010
Our first vintage of organic wine by Ecocert FR-BIO-01.
That is, from grapes grown using organic principles.
2011
First wine-making by Marc (Etienne and Jocelyne’s son).
Marc has a particular passion for Pinot Noir having spent time in Burgundy whilst undertaking his studies and abroad.
2016
Marc Stentz, the fifth generation of winemakers and Aimé & Angèle’s grandson, manages the family estate.
201x
to be continued …