Domaine Achillée

In 2016, the two sons Jean and Pierre Dietrich successfully convinced their father Yves to transition from selling grapes to producing their own wines in Alsace, and the decision has proven to be a resounding success.

Since 1999, their vineyards have been managed using organic farming practices, and they further embraced biodynamic principles in 2003. With a deep sense of sensitivity, the brothers have taken further steps towards crafting natural wines. Their holdings now encompass 18.5 hectares of vines and 6 hectares of fruit trees, allowing the family to produce a diverse range of wines, including Cremant d'Alsace, still reds and whites, skin-contact wines, and Pet-Nats (pétillant naturel, meaning 'natural sparkling') made from black and red cherries, damsons, and victoria plums.

Despite their friendly prices, the attention to detail and complexity in their wines is not compromised. All their wines are unfined and unfiltered, fermented naturally without the addition of any chemicals, and a minimal amount of sulfite is added only before bottling. The resulting wines exhibit a wonderful tension and offer both pleasure and cleanliness in a slightly reductive style. It is worth noting that these wines are often underrated, making them hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

See also the negoce project of Achillée: Pepin