Fanny & Jules Kleinknecht
Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France
In the picturesque village of Mittelbergheim, nestled between the Vosges foothills and Alsace’s patchwork of grand terroirs, Fanny and Jules Kleinknecht are making energetic, living wines that reflect both heritage and a progressive, natural approach. The Kleinknecht family has farmed vines here for generations, but it is under the guidance of Jules—with Fanny now by his side—that the domaine has fully embraced organic and biodynamic viticulture and natural winemaking.
Their vineyards lie on limestone-rich soils, surrounded by forests and cooled by mountain breezes—ideal conditions for producing wines with freshness and precision. Farming has been certified organic since 2002 and biodynamic (Demeter-certified) since 2012. Every step in the vineyard is thoughtful and hands-on, with an emphasis on biodiversity, plant health, and minimal interventions.
In the cellar, Jules and Fanny follow a naturalist philosophy: all fermentations are done with native yeasts, wines are unfined and unfiltered, and no sulfur is added unless absolutely necessary. They work gently and patiently, allowing each cuvée to evolve slowly and express its site and vintage clearly.
The range includes Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Sylvaner, Muscat, Auxerrois, and Pinot Noir, along with field blends and experimental cuvées. Their wines are pure, vibrant, and full of life—balancing Alsace’s aromatic generosity with lift, structure, and tension. This is a domaine where energy and intention meet tradition and terroir.
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International Retailers & Distributors (Mostly Independent, In-Stock Focus)
**Note:** "In-stock" status is dynamic and can change rapidly. While these retailers have shown Fanny et Jules KLEINKNECHT wines or wines from Domaine Kleinknecht in stock recently, it's always best to check their websites directly for current availability.
**France (Direct & Selected Retailers):**
**Terra Vinea:** terra-vinea.fr (Often carries various Kleinknecht cuvées)
**Vinbiome:** vinbiome.com (Check for "Domaine Kleinknecht Nature" selections)
**Grain cave à vin:** grain.vin
**LE VIN TELCKEL:** levintelckel.fr
**Denmark (Nordic):**
**VINTRO ApS:** vintrovin.dk/en/collections/domaine-kleinknecht
**Netherlands:**
**Wijnbaas.nl:** wijnbaas.nl (Check for "Orange is the new white")
**United Kingdom:**
**KASK Wine:** kaskwine.co.uk/shop/ (May carry "Kumpf et Meyer" or other Alsace natural wines)
**MORE Natural Wine:** morenaturalwine.com (General natural wine selection, often ships to UK)
**United States:**
**Natural Wine Stories:** naturalwineswithastory.com (Check for "André Kleinknecht" wines like "La Bulle À Jules")
**Wine-Searcher:** wine-searcher.com (Useful for finding specific stockists for "André Kleinknecht La Bulle a Jules Petillant Naturel")