About this tour
Step into Maison ZEYSSOLFF's cellar to experience century-old winemaking traditions in Alsace. This 90-minute tour showcases colossal oak casks, including a remarkable 1897 barrel originally built for the Paris World's Fair and still in active use. Immersive projections and soundscapes transform the barrel hall into a living history of viticulture. You'll taste five organic Alsatian wines, enjoy regional gingerbread and brioche, and depart with a homemade mulled wine to take home.
Highlights
- 1897 oak barrel commissioned for Paris Universal Exhibition, still fermenting wine
- Massive 10,000-litre casks actively used in traditional vinification
- Projection and sound design turning cellar into immersive experience
- Five organic Alsatian wine tastings
- Take-home bottle of house-made mulled wine
- Alsatian gingerbread and kougelhopf included
- Fully accessible; prams and infant seats available
What to expect
You'll descend into a working cellar where towering wooden vessels dominate the space. Staff narrate the winery's history whilst atmospheric projections dance across barrel surfaces—a cinematic approach uncommon in French wine regions. The tasting progresses through five wines, each paired with context about the vineyard's organic practices. Midway, you'll nibble warm kougelhopf and gingerbread. By tour's end, you'll hold a sealed bottle of spiced mulled wine, ready to heat at home. The experience suits families with buggies, solo travellers, and those with varying mobility.
Good to know
Arrive 10–15 minutes early. The cellar temperature sits around 12°C year-round, so layers help. Public transport links exist nearby. Service animals welcome. No steep stairs; pram-friendly throughout.
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