Alsatian wine tasting in Colmar: 5 wines with food pairings

Taste 5 emblematic Alsace wines paired with gourmet bites at Domaine Specht

A guided wine and gastronomy tasting in Colmar where you sample 5 wines from Domaine Specht paired with refined dishes, then access an autonomous tasting area to discover up to 12 wines in total. The experience runs about an hour and includes a live guide in English or French. It suits anyone wanting to understand Alsatian wine through taste rather than lecture alone.

The experience

You arrive in Colmar with a free afternoon and a curiosity about Alsatian wine. Instead of wandering into a generic wine bar, you walk into a guided tasting built around what actually matters: how the wines taste when you eat them. A passionate animator introduces you to the five Domaine Specht selections (Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and a premium option like Crémant or Grand Cru) each one paired with a specific dish. Smoked salmon rillettes with dill arrive alongside the Riesling; peasant bacon butternut spread with the Pinot Gris; foie gras and honey tapenade with the Gewurztraminer; deer terrine with hazelnuts and the Pinot Noir. The pairings are not accidents: they show you how the wine's acidity, weight and flavor profile change when food is in your mouth.

The tasting opens with Crémant as an aperitif, setting the tone for what follows. Each wine gets commentary on Alsatian grape varieties, terroirs and the traditions that shaped them: the kind of detail that sticks because you are tasting it at the same moment. The atmosphere stays friendly and elegant, not stiff or pretentious. After the guided portion wraps, you do not have to leave. The tasting room opens its autonomous area, where you can linger and pour your own samples from the full Domaine Specht range: up to 12 wines in total if you want to explore further. Some people stay ten minutes. Others stay longer.

What’s included

• Guided tasting of 5 wines from Domaine Specht with live commentary in English or French.
• refined gastronomic pairings for each wine.
• Crémant premium as an aperitif.
• access to the autonomous tasting area with up to 12 wines to explore at your own pace.

Options for this experience

2 options

English-language 2026 COL-BOUTIQUE11:00 and 17:00

2026 COL-BOUTIQUE in French17:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:00Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Domaine Specht - Vins d'Alsace et activités oenotouristiques

Is this one for you?Choose the English or French guide depending on the language you prefer. Both tastings follow the same wines and pairings, so the choice is purely about which guide will walk you through the Alsatian terroirs and traditions.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, at 11:00 and 17:00. In French, at 17:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Can I do this tasting if I don't know much about wine?

Yes. The animator guides you through the Alsatian grape varieties and terroirs as you taste, so the wines teach you as you go. The pairings are the real lesson. You will taste how food changes what you experience in the glass.

What exactly do I eat during the tasting?

The tasting includes five dishes paired with the wines: Crémant as an aperitif, smoked salmon rillettes with dill, peasant bacon butternut spread, foie gras and honey tapenade, and deer terrine with hazelnuts. Each one is designed to show how the wine tastes with food.

Is there a choice between the English and French tasting?

Yes. You choose either the English or French guided experience when you book. The wines and pairings are the same. The guide's language changes.

What happens after the guided tasting ends?

You have access to the autonomous tasting area, where you can pour and taste from up to 12 wines from Domaine Specht at your own pace. You can stay as long as you like and explore the ones that caught your interest during the guided portion.

How long does the whole experience take?

The guided tasting runs about an hour. After that, the autonomous tasting area is yours to explore for as long as you want: some people add another thirty minutes, others stay longer.