Domaine La Rogerie
👨‍🌾 History and family
Crossed origins: La Rogerie stems from Justine Boxler (Niedermorschwihr, Alsace) and François Petit (Avize, Champagne), merging two winemaking heritages.
Establishment: Active in Alsace since the mid-2010s, with a rigorous single-vineyard focus.
📍 Location and terroirs
Key villages: Niedermorschwihr, Turckheim.
Standout sites: Grand Cru Sommerberg (steep granitic slopes), Schneid in Turckheim.
Soils: Granite and sandy granitic soils, delivering tension, linearity, and saline finish.
🌱 Philosophy and practices
Natural farming: Soil care, composts, fostering biodiversity.
Winemaking: Indigenous yeasts, minimal inputs, extended lees aging for precision and depth.
🍇 Grapes and style
Varieties: Riesling (flagship), with Pinot Blanc/Gris/Noir, Muscat, Gewurztraminer.
Signature: Dry, crystalline whites (Sommerberg), expressive pinot cuvées, terroir-driven parcels channeling granite energy.