Domaine Achillée

Estate Overview

Located in Scherwiller, in the heart of Alsace, Domaine Achillée is a family estate run by brothers Jean and Pierre Dietrich. The winery officially took shape in 2016, though the family has practiced organic and biodynamic viticulture for decades.
From vineyard management to cellar construction, every decision reflects a deep commitment to sustainability and natural winemaking.

Vineyard & Soils

  • Total vineyard area: Approximately 18.5 hectares, plus around 6 hectares of fruit trees integrated into the landscape.

  • Farming:

    • Certified organic since 1999.

    • Practicing biodynamics since 2003.

    • Manual vineyard work and low yields to ensure concentration and balance.

    • Use of composts, herbal teas, and biodynamic preparations to enhance soil vitality.

  • Soil composition: A complex mosaic of gravel, sandstone, clay, granite, and schist, producing distinctive expressions across parcels.

  • Average yields: Moderate to low, depending on site and variety, ensuring concentration and precision.

Grapes & Varieties

Domaine Achillée cultivates all the classic Alsatian varieties:

  • Riesling

  • Pinot Gris

  • Gewurztraminer

  • Sylvaner

  • Muscat

  • Pinot Blanc

  • Pinot Noir

The estate also experiments with fruit-based wines and pétillants naturels made from local fruits such as plums and cherries.

Vinification & Cellar Work

  • Cellar: Built in 2016 as a bioclimatic, straw-insulated structure, combining energy efficiency with natural temperature regulation.

  • Fermentation:

    • 100 % indigenous yeasts.

    • Spontaneous fermentations, often long and slow.

    • No fining and minimal filtration.

  • Sulphur use: Minimal; only small “homeopathic” additions if required at bottling.

  • Aging: In stainless steel, large oak casks (foudres), or amphorae, depending on cuvée.

  • Bottling: Done according to lunar cycles; gravity-fed with minimal handling.

  • Winemaking philosophy: Expression of terroir through purity, low intervention, and microbial life.

Analytical / Technical Data (Typical Range)

ParameterTypical Range / NotesFarmingCertified organic (1999), biodynamic (2003)FermentationIndigenous yeasts, spontaneousSulphur (total)0–30 mg/L (often near zero)Filtration / FiningNone on most cuvéesAlcohol12–13 % vol (varies by grape and vintage)Residual sugar0–4 g/L (for dry cuvées)

House Style

The wines of Domaine Achillée are defined by vitality, transparency, and authenticity.

  • White wines: Fresh, mineral, and textural, highlighting purity of fruit and site.

  • Red wines: Lively, delicate, and expressive, showing natural energy and finesse.

  • Pétillant naturels: Fun, bright, and naturally fermented, often from grapes or local fruits.
    Overall, the estate’s style is guided by biodynamic balance, minimal intervention, and respect for living soils.

Key Cuvées

  • Crémant Zéro Dosage – Traditional-method sparkling wine; dry, precise, and elegant.

  • Riesling Scherwiller – Expressive and saline, marked by mineral precision.

  • Pinot Noir “Libre” – Whole-cluster fermented, aged in neutral oak; vibrant and aromatic.

  • “Quetsches Alors” – Pétillant naturel made from plums; playful and unique.

Domaine Achillée
5 Rue de l'Église
67750 Scherwiller, Alsace, France
📞 +33 (0)3 88 92 00 33
📧 contact@achillee.alsace
🌐 www.achillee.alsace