Louis MaurerL'Etrange Orange
Grandson of Albert, son of Philippe and Peggy—Louis is the worthy descendant of a line of Alsatian winemakers, bringing his leg to the family domaine through natural cuvées that express the precision of Eichhoffen's terroirs.
From Albert to Philippe to Louis—four generations of Maurer winemakers in Eichhoffen.
Louis Maurer is the grandson of Albert, son of Philippe and Peggy Maurer, continuing a family line of Alsatian winemakers that stretches back generations in the village of Eichhoffen [^128^].
When Philippe and Peggy entrusted Louis with some plots, they gave him the freedom to vinify them his way. Louis embraced this opportunity to craft natural cuvées that would express the unique character of their terroirs. The vines had been worked for generations with deep respect for the environment and biodiversity, providing Louis with the perfect foundation for his natural winemaking philosophy [^128^].
"Louis is the worthy descendant of a line of Alsatian winemakers. He nevertheless brings his leg by making natural cuvées."
Today, Louis farms 3 to 4 hectares in Eichhoffen, focusing on precision and expression. His vinifications are done in a completely natural way: indigenous yeasts, no added sulfites, no filtration—just pure, unadulterated Alsace terroir in every bottle [^110^][^128^].
Indigenous yeasts, zero sulfites, no filtration—expressing the energy of minerality.
Louis Maurer's approach is simple but demanding: express the personality of the vines, the precision of the terroirs, and the energy of the minerality through completely natural means [^151^].
His vinifications follow strict natural protocols: indigenous yeasts only, no sulfites added, and no filtration. This zero/zero approach ensures that every bottle contains only the fermented grapes and the terroir they came from—nothing more, nothing less [^128^].
The result is wines of remarkable purity and expression. Whether it's the famous orange wine "l'Etrange Orange" or his crisp Riesling from Lerchenberg, each cuvée aims to best express the personality of the vines and the precision of the terroir [^139^][^151^].
- Indigenous yeasts only
- Zero added sulfites
- No filtration
- Environmental respect
- Biodiversity preservation
Eichhoffen and the Lerchenberg—where limestone meets Alsace's noble grapes.
3-4 Hectares
Louis farms a small patchwork of vineyards in and around Eichhoffen, totaling 3-4 hectares. This intimate scale allows for meticulous attention to each vine and parcel, ensuring maximum expression of terroir [^110^][^124^].
Lerchenberg
The Lerchenberg terroir provides the fruit for Louis's acclaimed Riesling. This vineyard site offers a superb terroir with limestone soils that bring minerality, freshness, and precision to the wines [^134^][^136^].
Varieties
Louis works with Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir from his family's vines. Each variety is treated with the same natural philosophy, whether destined for orange wine, traditional white, or light red [^110^][^139^].
From the famous l'Etrange Orange to crisp Lerchenberg Riesling—natural wines with personality.
l'Etrange Orange
Louis's most famous wine—a "strange orange" indeed. This skin-contact Gewurztraminer brings out the vibrant aromatic side of the grape alongside high acidity. Charming, perfectly balanced, and a must-taste for natural wine lovers. The playful label with its ladder and wine glass embodies Louis's whimsical approach to serious winemaking [^139^][^144^][^145^].
Skin contact
Zero sulfites
Unfiltered
Riesling Lerchenberg
Fresh and intriguing, with fruity and floral scents of ripe pear and apple, grapefruit and citrus on a mineral background. Behind the gentle citrus aroma reminiscent of mandarin, there is a hint of herbs, and the finish carries a nuance of limestone. The acidity is mild, making it approachable yet complex—directly pressed and zero/zero [^136^][^140^][^143^].
Direct press
13% ABV
Zero/Zero
Pinot Noir
A light, fresh red from Pinot Noir grown on the family vineyards. Made with the same natural approach as his whites—indigenous fermentation, no additions, unfined. Shows bright red fruit, earthy undertones, and the characteristic lightness of Alsatian Pinot Noir [^112^][^123^].
Light & fresh
Indigenous yeast
Natural
Crémant d'Alsace
A natural Crémant made from Auxerrois and Riesling. Traditional method sparkling wine made with zero additions, showing that even bubbles can be natural. Fresh, mineral, and perfect as an aperitif or with light dishes [^134^].
Riesling
Traditional method
Extra Brut
The New Generation of Alsace
Louis Maurer represents the new wave of Alsatian natural wine—young winemakers from established families who are taking their inheritance in bold new directions. While his parents Philippe and Peggy worked the vines with respect for tradition, Louis brings a natural wine sensibility that emphasizes zero intervention and maximum terroir expression [^128^].
His l'Etrange Orange has become a calling card for the new Alsace—proof that Gewurztraminer, often dismissed as overly aromatic, can become something nuanced and thought-provoking through skin contact and natural fermentation. At just 3-4 hectares, Louis proves that small scale and big ambition can coexist beautifully in one of France's most historic wine regions [^139^][^144^].
- 4th generation Maurer winemaker
- Grandson of Albert
- Son of Philippe & Peggy
- Eichhoffen village
- 3-4 hectares
- Lerchenberg terroir
- Zero/Zero philosophy
- l'Etrange Orange creator
- Skin contact specialist
- Indigenous yeasts only
- No filtration
- Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot
- Natural Crémant