Alsace has a history that dates back over a thousand years. The Romans first introduced grape growing to the region, and by the Middle Ages, Alsace was known for its high-quality wines.

Today, Alsace is one of the most prestigious wine regions in France and is known for producing some of the finest white wines in the world.

Pinot Blanc is a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir. In Austria it may be bottled as Weissburgunder or Klevner. Weissburgunder is also used in Italy and in Germany. In Hungary it is Fehér Burgundi. In the Czech Republic it is known as Rulandské Bílé, in Slovakia Rulandské Biele and in Croatia Pinot bijeli or Burgundac bijeli.

Pinot Noir produces white wines that are dry, balanced, supple, sharp and peppy.

Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley. Working closely with 180 partners, its vineyards span the full breadth of Alsatian terroir and grape varieties. Cave de Turckheim only produces wine from the grapes of its member growers, it is a récoltant not a négociant.