This name origin is understandable by the presence of noble families, which formerly lived in seven castles of the valley. Our vineyard extends on a little more than 13 hectares, distributed in some 50 plots of land which extend in the middle and over hillsides adjoining the municipality of Soultzmatt.
The main advantage of this division of the vineyard, results from the big soils diversity surrounding the village. Indeed, all the Alsatian grape varieties are cultivated on various types of grounds. We find mainly argilo-calcareous grounds on hard limestones, sandstones and conglomerate.
So, every land plot, due to its geology and its exposure will allow the expression of its soil and will reveal the single grape variety aromas.
We also have the opportunity to possess approximately two hectares of vineyards on the sunny slopes “Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé”. It majestic hillside in the rough and steep, facing south and southeast slopes, dominate the picturesque valley, called "Vallis Praenobilis", the highly noble valley in the old texts.