The Impact of the Heatwave on Our Alsace Vineyard The summer season has brought intense heat to our region. Facing the heatwave in the Alsace vineyard, our estate must adapt. Domaine Schaeffer-Woerly in Dambach-la-Ville acts quickly to protect the vines. High temperatures and lack of rain present real challenges. However, the vine is a deeply […]
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In Dambach-la-Ville, in the heart of the Alsace vineyards, the heatwave has settled in. As a result, days begin very early at the Schaeffer-Woerly family estate. As organic winegrowers, we take full advantage of the cool morning hours to care for our vines. Meanwhile, the sun rises over our faithful D22 tractor. In the photo, […]
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The end of May brought a real heatwave to Alsace. To adapt to these high temperatures, our daily routine has changed. At Domaine Schaeffer-Woerly, the alarm clock now rings much earlier! We start our work in the vines right at sunrise. Enjoying the cool morning air is a real joy to get ahead with our […]
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May in Dambach-la-Ville leaves little time for rest. As the sun warms the hillsides, the Alsatian vineyard grows rapidly. At Domaine Schaeffer-Woerly, this period requires our constant presence. We gently guide the vines. The goal is to perfectly prepare the ground for the future. Between Manual Precision and Respect for the Soil Currently, our days […]
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This is the time of year when we always hold our breath at the estate. The famous “Ice Saints” (the traditional mid-May frost days) have just taken their bow. The risk of spring frost, so dreaded by winemakers, is finally fading away. And what a relief! Especially since this year, the weather decided to give […]
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You’ve got a beautiful bottle from Domaine Schaeffer-Woerly in your hands, but you’re hesitating: finding the right Alsace wine temperature is the absolute secret to a successful tasting! Too cold, and your wine loses all its beautiful aromas. Too warm, and the alcohol takes over, making it feel heavy. To avoid treating your wine to […]
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Spring. A magical season when nature awakens, full of promises. At Domaine Schaeffer-Woerly, we experience this renewal intensely. It is a symphony of opening buds, of life teeming in our organic soils, and today, the debut of a new star: our bold cuvée “Le Loup”! Get ready for an explosion of flavors and senses. The […]
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In Dambach-la-Ville, the landscape is changing. Daffodils light up the surroundings of the house, the air is warming up, and in the silence of our granite plots, a miracle happens every year: the awakening of the vine. For the Domaine Schaeffer-Woerly, Easter is not just a traditional holiday; it is the symbol of life reclaiming […]
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The Grand Cru Frankstein is the undisputed jewel of our estate. It is located in the heart of the granite slopes of Dambach-la-Ville. This prestigious terroir is famous for its elegance and crystalline purity. Consequently, our wines possess a unique identity marked by mineral precision. They also offer a remarkable aging potential. At Domaine Schaeffer-Woerly, […]
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Mild weather favorable for vineyard work In recent days, unusually mild weather in Alsace has provided ideal conditions to resume work in the vineyards. With almost spring‑like temperatures and bright sunshine over the vineyards of Dambach‑la‑Ville, we were able to make progress on an important seasonal task: bowing the vines. What is bowing the vines? […]
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