Alsace, France
The Metz family has been growing vines around the village of Epfig in Alsace, France since the early 20th century and Marcellin Metz, the great-grandfather, decided to move to the neighboring village of Itterswiller in 1930. Marcellin passed on his knowledge to his 2 sons, and in 1966 Gérard and René decided to bottle and market their own wine. They took great care to ensure the quality of their Alsace wines, and sales rapidly expanded throughout France. In 1989, Eric Casimir, originally from Champagne, married one of Gérard's daughters and moved to Itterswiller to work in the vines on the family estate. In 1996, Eric took over from Gérard as owner. Over the years, he has expanded the estate, acquiring excellent terroirs in Itterswiller as well as the Grand Cru Muenchberg, Klevener de Heiligenstein and Grand Cru Zotzenberg. Domaine G. Metz now comprises more than 18 hectares of vineyards on the famous hillsides of Itterswiller, Epfig, Nothalten, Gertwiller, Obernai, Heiligenstein, Andlau and Mittelbergheim. The transition to more environmentally friendly farming began in 2000. From 2018 onwards, the first sulphite-free wines are produced, as well as vinifications using indigenous yeasts. Since the 2022 vintage, Domaine G. Metz is certified organic. And now Carmen and Eric's son Elliot is following in his father's footsteps. The story continues...