In 2018 this very special harvest will take place on SEP 23, 2018 (the grapes are ripe much earlier this year). Come and join us!
In the middle of October, the leaves are still green in this year 2016. Accompanied by my friend Cyril Roux, I’m at the rendezvous in Dambach-la-Ville. Cyril is a great wine lover and a sharp taster. This afternoon will be conducted eagerly, so we divided the tasks : Cyril will take notes and question the participants. I take pictures …
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Heading for the vineyard, following the horse …
Michel arrived with his mare Ophasia to transport the grapes after the harvest. And they trot in the alleys of the village to join the parcel of the « Bienheureuse ». The one-day harvesters follow in procession to the sound of the bell regularly waved by the Great Venerable.
Some are regulars: “we come from the North of France and it is the 3rd year! “
Others are coming from Finland, Australia or the USA. After a few explanations, the pruner snips go well, interspersed with taking photos to capture the moment.
Do not miss the fantastic ride of the mare Ophasia
Lively and epic was the descent of the cart and the protagonists will be able to talk about it for a long time.
To experience this incredible episode, read the full article …
Where these ladies press in the press …
Back to the village, the grapes must land in the winepress and the Great Venerable hires “strong arms” to create a human chain to pass the buckets. A shared work as in the Middle Ages.
Then comes the crushing to which several ladies take part …
More pictures are available, you should definitely have a look at the full story …
What a pleasant day! The Confrérie des Bienheureux of Frankstein organizes two events every year in Dambach-la-Ville. One in the spring, to invite you to discover the aromas of granite wines, the other, in autumn, to harvest their vines. That is what we experienced today.
These event, like all those taking place on the Alsace wine route, are easily accessible from our gîtes des Remparts de Riquewihr or from our gîte Le Randonneur in La Vancelle.
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