The history of the Schlumberger Estate
A large family estate
The story begins withNicolas Schlumbergerunder the Empire. He settled in Guebwiller as a tanner and bought 20 hectares of vineyards. He continued the work of the abbots of Murbach who had made these southern terroirs famous.AlsaceSubsequent generations continued and expanded the family property.Schlumberger EstateIt is now one of the largest estates in the region. It is still passed down within the same family.Séverine and Thomas SchlumbergerThey continue the work of the family at the head of the estate. They are helped by a team of passionate people: Stéphane Chaise is the general manager, Alain Freyburger is the cellar master and Michel Ottermann is the head of Culture.
The vineyard and its terroirs
One of the largest vineyards in Alsace
The Schlumberger Estateextends over 140 hectares in a single block. Half is spread over4 Grands Crus: Kitterlé, Kessler, Saering and Spiegel.The vineyard is located on the vertiginous slopes ofGuebwillerwith slopes of up to 50°. The vines reach altitudes of between 250 and 380 meters. To maintain this exceptional vineyard, four stonemasons work full-time on the estate. They maintain the 50 kilometers of walls that support the vines. This arrangement allows the vines to benefit from triple sun exposure. In order to preserve this fragile and precious terroir, all vineyard work is done by hand, and viticulture is sustainable and inspired by the principles of...Biodynamics30 hectares of the vineyard are also certified inbiodynamicsPloughing with horses has never been abandoned on the estate. The stable consists of 4 horses that work on the terraces and theGrand Cru Kitterlé.
Exceptional wines
Kitterlé, a legendary climate
We appreciate the expression of the wines, which fully capture the typicity of the Alsatian terroirs. Half of the vineyards ofSchlumberger Estateis qualified inGrands Crus.Among the great vineyard sites of the estate, we findKitterleThe name evokes a winegrower from Guebwiller who was supposedly the first to recognize the viticultural potential of this hill. Since then, the terroir has enjoyed a very good reputation.KitterleIt is available in very small quantities and is renowned for its exceptional finesse. The estate vinifies the main grape varieties of Alsace: Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noir.
