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Tout savoir sur le vin Kaefferkopf

Blog Jean Marc SIMONIS / 12 Septembre 2025

Il existe de nombreux mets pour accompagner le vin Kaefferkopf. Ce vin regorge, en effet, de mystères à découvrir. Vous souhaitez tout savoir de ce grand cru emblématique de la gastronomie alsacienne ? Jean-Marc Simonis, vigneron spécialisé dans le vin Kaefferkopf à Ammerschwihr en Alsace, vous donne les éléments à retenir.
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Vin Kaefferkopf: how to define it?

The Kaefferkopf wine is characterized by an Alsatian white wine produced in the commune of Ammerschwihr. The locality belongs to the fifty-one grand crus of the Alsatian vineyard since 2007.

The Kaefferkopf can be translated as 'beetle’s head', referring to the shape of the top of the hill. The vineyard producing Kaefferkopf wine is distinguished by its granite-limestone soil and its 72 hectares of vines.

Exposed to the east, the vineyard is located at an altitude of 230 to 350 meters. It offers a complex range of grape varieties, in the following percentages:

  • the Gewurztraminer (at 55%) ;
  • the Riesling (30%);
  • the Pinot gris (9%) ;
  • wines of assembly (6%).

The specificities of Kaefferkopf wine

The great vintages of Kaefferkopf are associated with dry wines thanks to a notable characteristic: their freshness. To appreciate their tasting, it is advisable to let a Kaefferkopf wine age between 3 and 4 years, or to air it well.

The terroir of Kaefferkopf is remarkable for its heavy and deep soil. Rich in clays and silt, the minerality of Kaefferkopf is clearly visible on the palate.

The Riesling Kaefferkopf stands out for its discreet nose and aromas of white flowers. On the palate, it presents a fresh attack and length.

The Pinot gris Kaefferkopf presents notes of white-fleshed fruits. It is characterized on the palate by its freshness and smoothness.

Gewurztraminer is a wine recognized for its creamy, fine and mineral flavor. Tasting it after a few years strengthens its character.

Whatever the grape chosen, 3 common characteristics are associated with Kaefferkopf wine:

  • its expressive perfume;
  • his balanced mouth;
  • its elegant flavor.

Jean-Marc Simonis: your Alsatian estate in Ammerschwihr in Alsace

Do you want to enjoy the unmistakable flavor of Kaefferkopf wine? Come discover our offer directly on our estate Jean-Marc Simonis located in Ammerschwihr in Alsace.