Jean-Marie Haag
Jean-Marie Haag and his wife Myriam have been in charge since the 1980s, and are the latest in line of one of the oldest winemaking families in the Alsace region. They are located in the village of Soultzmatt, 20 kms from Colmar. Climate-wise, there is the advantage of the rain shadow of the Vosges mountains to the West, protecting their sunny and sheltered Vallée Noble terroir where the Haag family have their own vineyards. Not least, they have a portion of the prestigious Grand Cru site Zinnkoepfle, with its favourable South-facing aspect and expressive chalk and sandstone soils. Here they produce very fine Riesling and Gewurztraminer wines from a superb site. The Haag family have been exponents of Terra Vitis (responsible viticulture) for over 30 years, as well as HVE (high environmental value). Grapes are all hand-harvested and processed as whole bunches. Winemaking is traditional but precise, with long, cool fermentations in a combination of cement tanks, big old oak cuvées, and stainless steel. Varietal precision and aromatic intensity describe the wine range succinctly.
SOME OF THEIR WINES BELOW
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 'Zinnkoepfle', Jean-Marie Haag, Alsace, France 2020
Alsace, France
Tasting Notes
The altitude (424m) and the orientation (South) explain the origins of the…
Food Matches
Strong munster cheese, Pork and Foie Gras Country Pâté & Parmesan french toast
White
Rich & Complex Whites
75cl
Pinot Blanc, Jean-Marie Haag, Soultzmatt, Alsace, France 2021
Alsace, France
Tasting Notes
Pinot Blanc Soultzmatt 2021. From Haag’s home vineyards, this is a fresh…
Food Matches
Grilled trout, Fondue Alsacienne & Bacon and onion savoury quiche
White
Aromatic Whites
75cl
Gewürztraminer, Jean-Marie Haag, Alsace, France 2019
Alsace, France
Tasting Notes
Gewurztraminer 2019 from J-M Haag is a lush, rich and vivid wine with the…
Food Matches
Foie Gras, Spicy red lentil curry & Smoked trout
White
Aromatic Whites
75cl
Riesling Grand Cru 'Zinnkoepfle', Jean-Marie Haag, Alsace, France 2020
Alsace, France
Tasting Notes
J-M Haag Riesling Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle 2020. Haag’s current release of…
Food Matches
Dressed crab, Sweet and Sour Pork & Thai cuisine - light spicy dishes
White
Rich & Complex Whites
75cl
Riesling Vallée Noble, Jean-Marie Haag, Alsace, France 2019
Alsace, France
Tasting Notes
Vallée Noble is a village appellation and includes three hills:…
Food Matches
Seafood, Chicken & Charcuterie
White
Crisp, Dry Whites
75cl
Riesling Vallée Noble, Jean-Marie Haag, Alsace, France 2016
Alsace, France
Tasting Notes
Well-rounded with fleshy white peach, white flowers, and citrus this wine…
Food Matches
Seafood, Chicken & Charcuterie
White
Crisp, Dry Whites
75cl
Yuri Nemkov, Flat Three
17.10.2019