Strasbourg Wine Tasting & Gertwiller Estate Tour with Marie-Joëlle

A Third-Generation Winery Opens Its Doors Near Strasbourg

You visit a family-run winery in Gertwiller with Marie-Joëlle and her son David, taste four Alsatian wines from their Tradition range paired with cheese, sausage and pretzel, and hear the story of three generations of winemaking. The estate is wheelchair accessible, reachable by train or car from Strasbourg in under an hour, and operates morning slots at 10:30, 11:00 or 11:30, plus evening at 6:00 pm on weekdays only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Winery visit and wine tasting

• Arrive at estate in Gertwiller
• Tour the family winery
• Taste 4 wines from Tradition range
• Enjoy diced cheese and sausage
• Sample fresh pretzel with tasting

The experience

You wonder sometimes if a wine tour will actually feel personal or if it'll just be another tasting room with a script. This one is different because Marie-Joëlle and her son David run the place themselves. They're not tour operators, they're winemakers who happen to let visitors in. The estate sits in Gertwiller, about thirty kilometers from Strasbourg, and the whole thing takes place in a room where they actually work, not a polished tasting hall. You show up at 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 in the morning, or at 6:00 pm if you prefer evening, and that's when the tasting happens.

The format is straightforward. You taste four wines from their Tradition range (the ones they've chosen to represent what they do), and each pour comes with fresh pretzel, diced cheese and a slice of sausage. Marie-Joëlle walks you through the wines and the estate's history across three generations, and the whole thing unfolds in whatever pace feels natural. There's no rush, no group choreography. If you're coming by train from Strasbourg, it's about thirty minutes on the Barr-Sélestat line. If you drive, street parking is available. Uber or taxi works too if you'd rather not navigate.

One thing to know upfront: they don't offer vegetarian variants, gluten-free options or other dietary adjustments, so if you have restrictions, this isn't the fit. The wine tasting itself is what you're paying for: the four wines and the accompaniments are included, and you leave with a real sense of how a small Alsatian winery actually operates. On weekdays and Sundays the morning slots run, but Sundays and public holidays only offer the 11:00 am slot, so check the day before if timing matters.

What’s included

• Tasting of four wines from the Tradition range.
• fresh pretzel, diced cheese and sausage.
• guided visit to the estate and its three-generation history.
• access to a family-run winery in Gertwiller.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, French and German

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Domaine Schneider

Is this one for you?Right for anyone within an hour of Strasbourg who wants to taste real Alsatian wine in the place it's made, without the formality of a larger operation. The trade-off is no dietary flexibility, so plan around that.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and German.

How far is Gertwiller from Strasbourg?

About thirty kilometers. By train it's roughly thirty minutes on the Barr-Sélestat line. By car you can park on the street near the estate.

What wines do you taste?

Four wines from the Tradition range, chosen by Marie-Joëlle to represent the winery's style.

What food comes with the tasting?

Fresh pretzel, diced cheese and a slice of sausage. No vegetarian, gluten-free or other dietary variants are offered.

What times are available?

Weekdays and Sundays: 10:30, 11:00, or 11:30 in the morning, plus 6:00 pm on weekdays. Public holidays and Sundays only offer 11:00 am.

Is the estate accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Service animals are allowed.

Can I bring young children?

Yes, infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller.