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Where would you go to find the essence of France? Paris, perhaps? The depths of the Dordogne? It’s a debate we’ve enjoyed many times here at SmoothRed (often over a few glasses of wine). But there’s surely a strong argument for picking Alsace-Lorraine as the most quintessentially Gallic region in all of France.
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Of course, with only the Rhine separating it from the Vaterland, Alsace-Lorraine is often thought of as a Franco-German hybrid. And yes, admittedly it does look a bit German in parts. And granted, some of its place names do have a distinctly Teutonic ring to them.
But, Alsace-Lorraine also boasts an abundance of that most Gallic of characteristics: fierce local pride. Indeed, when you remember that the French national anthem was written in Strasbourg (the region’s capital), it’s easy to see why Alsace-Lorraine remains one of the most passionately Gallic of all French regions.
Today, the Alsatian people remain intensely proud and protective of their traditions. And we can’t wait to help you discover the memories and heritage they’ve passed down through the centuries.
The regions of Alsace
Alsace lies in the very east of France, in a valley along the Rhine. That river divides France and Germany, and the German wine region of Baden lies on the other side. Alsace receives the lowest annual rainfall in France, and has a sunny, dry climate.
The soil composition of the region is made up of granite and volcanic rock in the foothills of the Vosges, and limestone and marlstone on the plains below them. The grapes’ exposure to the sun also means a slower ripening that normal, which often leads to wines with elegant, complex aromas. Geographically, Alsace itself is split into two.
The Bas-Rhin
The Bas-Rhin is the northern half of Alsace’s wine-producing land. It stretches from Marlenheim and the surrounding villages down to Saint-Hippolyte in the south, and also includes the city of Strasbourg. The Alsace Wine Route stretches down through the Bas-Rhin, beginning at Marlenheim and passing a number of smaller villages along the way, as well as the town of Barr.
The Haut-Rhin
Haut-Rhin stretches southwards through the rest of Alsace. Along the wine route are the towns of Ribeauville, Guebwiller and Thann, as well as all the villages in-between. Colmar is also located in Haut-Rhin, and Mulhouse just to the south. It is here where the higher-quality wines of Alsace are produced: over 2/3 of the region’s Grand Cru estates are located in Haut-Rhin.
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