Le Colline Celeste 2020 Hausherr

Le Colline Celeste 2020: Natural Sparkling Wine from Alsace

Vineyard Philosophy

Le Colline Celeste 2020 is born on the hills of Eguisheim, where the Hausherr family works its 3.75 hectares with strict organic and biodynamic methods. All vineyard work is done by hand or with a draft horse, maintaining soil vitality and natural biodiversity. The healthy grapes reflect the perfect balance between vine and land.

Cellar Approach

This sparkling wine blends Gewurztraminer (70%), Riesling, and Pinot Gris. After spontaneous fermentation, the wine is bottled alive to complete its second fermentation naturally, with no added sulphites or filtration. Ageing in large wooden casks adds depth and elegance. A genuine Pet-Nat, vibrant and true to its Alsatian terroir.

Tasting Notes

Colour: hazy golden yellow with fine, persistent bubbles.
Nose: fresh and fragrant, with white flowers, citrus, and light spicy hints.
Palate: lively and savoury, with creamy bubbles, crisp fruit and a dry finish.

Technical Sheet

• Vintage: 2020

• Grapes: 70% Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris

• Type: Bottle-fermented sparkling wine (Pet-Nat)

• Region: Eguisheim, Alsace

• Farming: Organic and biodynamic

• Harvest: Manual

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, second fermentation in bottle

• Ageing: Large wooden cask, no added sulphites

• Filtration: None

• Alcohol: 12% vol.

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Hausherr Winery: Family Tradition and Natural Wines from Alsace

The History of Hausherr

The Hausherr winery is a family-run estate deeply rooted in the heart of Eguisheim, a charming village in Alsace. Spanning 3.75 hectares, this domaine stands out for its generational continuity and passion for winemaking. Hubert and Heidi Hausherr carry forward a tradition that combines love for the land with respect for ancient agricultural practices, making each bottle a genuine tribute to their native terroir.

Vineyard Philosophy

The winery’s philosophy is based on an ecological and sustainable approach that prioritizes soil and plant health. The quality of the soil is considered the true strength of their peasant farming, respected and enhanced through manual work or with the help of a draft horse. Their commitment to organic and biodynamic practices allows the vines to develop balanced growth and natural resistance to climatic and parasitic challenges. This virtuous cycle results in healthy plants producing superior quality fruit.

Cellar Approach

In the cellar, the care and respect for the fruit continue just as meticulously. Grapes are hand-harvested and pressed with a manual vertical press, a technique that preserves the integrity of the fruit. Thanks to the natural balance achieved in the vineyard, the musts require no chemical intervention or additives during vinification. Hausherr also stands out for the practice of complantation, an ancient Alsatian tradition of co-fermenting different grape varieties from the same lieu-dit to authentically express the terroir, going beyond simple varietal character. Their wines bear the name of the place of origin or the cuvée, ensuring a strong and recognizable territorial identity.