The Biecher family have been making wine in Alsace since 1776. Their cellar in the village of Saint-Hippolyte has been in near constant use since then and is ideally located right in the heart of Alsace, in the foothills of the Vosges.

Today, Jean Biecher & Fils are the largest producer of organic wines in the region. 

Alsace, located in northeastern France along the German border, is a unique wine region renowned for its aromatic white wines and strong sense of terroir. Sheltered by the Vosges Mountains, Alsace enjoys a semi-continental climate with low rainfall and abundant sunshine—ideal for slow grape ripening and concentrated flavours.

The region's complex geology features a mosaic of soil types, including limestone, granite, clay, and volcanic soils. This diversity allows for nuanced expressions of grape varieties and distinct vineyard identities.

Alsace specialises in white wines, particularly from noble varieties such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat. These grapes produce wines that are typically dry, although late-harvest styles like Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles offer luscious sweetness with remarkable ageing potential. Flavours range from citrus, green apple, and stone fruit in Riesling, to exotic spice, lychee, and rose in Gewurztraminer, and rich, smoky notes in Pinot Gris.

Wines are mostly varietally labelled and bottled in the region’s distinctive tall, flute-shaped bottles.

Gewürztraminer is a distinctive and aromatic white grape variety, best known for its intensely perfumed character and exotic flavour profile. Thought to have originated in the Alto Adige region of northern Italy or possibly Germany, its name means "spiced Traminer," reflecting its aromatic nature and link to the ancient Traminer variety.

Viticulturally, Gewürztraminer is a challenging grape to grow. It buds early and ripens quickly, making it vulnerable to spring frost and overly warm climates. It prefers cool to moderate growing conditions where acidity can be preserved, which balances its naturally high sugar content and potential for richness.

The variety thrives in Alsace, France, where it produces powerful, dry to off-dry wines with high alcohol and intense aromas of lychee, rose petals, tropical fruit, ginger, and spice. It’s also grown in Germany, Austria, northern Italy, New Zealand, the USA (particularly Oregon and California), and cooler parts of Australia and Canada.

Gewürztraminer wines range from dry and aromatic to luscious late-harvest and botrytised styles. They are often full-bodied with low to moderate acidity, making them ideal for pairing with spicy Asian cuisine, rich cheeses, or pâté. Its unmistakable perfume and bold flavours make Gewürztraminer one of the most recognisable and unique white wine varieties in the world.