Alsatian Wines & Gastronomy

Onion soup with Riesling is the Alsatian version of the great French classic. Long-caramelised onions, a stock fragrant with Alsatian Riesling and generously Munster-gratinéed croutons - a comforting and refined soup that reinvents a popular dish with the finest produce of the Alsatian terroir.

Smoked palette with lentils is one of the most emblematic winter dishes of Alsatian cuisine. The long-simmered smoked pork shoulder pairs perfectly with soft, aromatic lentils. A generous, economical and deeply comforting dish, worthy of the finest Alsatian winstubs.

Schniederspaetzle are one of the most comforting dishes in Alsatian cuisine. These homemade fresh pasta - cousins of Spätzle - are pan-fried in butter with long-caramelised onions. A simple, generous dish deeply rooted in the tradition of Alsatian winstubs.

Melted Munster with caraway is the simplest and most effective Alsatian hot starter. In under 15 minutes, this emblematic Alsatian cheese transforms into a melting, caraway-scented dish, irresistible served with toasted country bread and a glass of Gewurztraminer.

The Matelote of the Rhine is one of the great overlooked classics of Alsatian cuisine. This freshwater fish stew - carp, pike, perch, eel - simmered in Riesling with shallots, mushrooms and cream, is a recipe from the Rhenish river heritage of rare elegance and generosity.

The quetsch plum Streusel is the emblematic dessert of the Alsatian autumn. A soft yeasted dough, melting slightly tart quetsch plums and a golden crispy streusel topping - three simple layers that make one of the most delicious cakes in Alsatian baking.

Knepfle are the ultimate Alsatian homemade pasta - small irregular dumplings, soft at heart and golden in brown butter. Simple to make, generous on the palate, they embody Alsatian comfort food at its most authentic and most comforting.

Between French traditions and Germanic influences, Alsatian cuisine is one of the richest, most generous and most distinctive in France. Choucroute, flammekueche, baeckeoffe, kougelhopf, bretzel, munster - every dish tells a story, a terroir, a way of life. The complete guide to the unmissables.

Use-by, best-before... These labels appear on all our food products, but their meaning is often unclear. The result : millions of tonnes of food are thrown away every year, often needlessly. Understanding these dates better allows us to adopt responsible consumption, save money and make the most of the excellent sterilised jars from our Alsatian artisans.

Nicole's Artisan Christmas Jam is an unmissable Alsatian speciality for the festive season. This delicious blend of dried fruits, candied fruits, spices and fruit juices pairs wonderfully with foie gras and game, for lovers of sweet and savoury combinations. An authentic Alsatian gourmet gift, presented in a 250 gr glass jar.

Alsace produces some of the most remarkable white wines in the world, thanks to a unique diversity of Alsatian grape varieties. From the powerful Gewurztraminer with its exotic spices to the delicate mineral Riesling, discover the characteristics of each grape variety and the exceptional wines they produce on the slopes of the Alsace Wine Route.