The domain's short story
Domaine Bott-Geyl, located in Beblenheim, Alsace, comprises 15 hectares of vines spread over 7 different communes. With a strong family heritage, Jean-Christophe Bott produces wines with Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru and Crémant d'Alsace appellations. Each of his cuvées is crafted to strike the perfect balance between power and length on the palate. And it's a successful challenge! Heir to a family tradition dating back to 1795, where the love of the vine is passed down from generation to generation, Jean-Christophe Bott has been running Domaine Bott-Geyl since 1993. He was only 24 when he took over the estate, but he has a wealth of knowledge thanks to his winegrowing experience acquired with winemakers in France, Germany, Australia and South Africa. An ardent defender of terroirs, he works with small volumes and manages his vinification naturally and progressively. His work was rewarded by the Gault & Millau wine guide in 1996, when he was named best winemaker of the year! "It may seem obvious to some, but many winemakers overlook it: "Everything happens in the vineyard". Only high quality grapes make it possible to dream of a great wine. I'm an ardent defender of terroirs, and the whole philosophy of Domaine Bott-Geyl lies in the desire to work towards the highest degree of expression of these same terroirs." The estate, which has been organically farmed since 2000 and biodynamically since 2002, boasts 6 Grands Crus, 4 Lieux-dits and 1 Clos historique. Constantly striving for authenticity and excellence, Jean-Christophe makes wines that live up to the notion of "Grand vin d'Alsace".
