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Located at an altitude of 300 metres, the city is nestled beneath the Vosges foothills, sheltered from the North winds and West rainfalls. The exceptional soil quality, its southern exposure and a distinctive micro-climate over the upper parts of Riquewihr are responsible for a wide range of grapes and for the blooming of almond trees among the vineyards.

Located at an altitude of 300 metres, the city is nestled beneath the Vosges foothills, sheltered from the North winds and West rainfalls. The exceptional soil quality, its southern exposure and a distinctive micro-climate over the upper parts of Riquewihr are responsible for a wide range of grapes and for the blooming of almond trees among the vineyards.

During the 17^th century, Jean-Daniel Dopff, the son of a pastor, establishes in Riquewihr as a master- baker and innkeeper at the “Deer” Tavern.

His son, Balthazar-Georges, born in Riquewihr in 1667, is a master-cooper. Four generations have followed one another this way until Jean Dopff, two centuries later, establishes as a “gourmet” (sworn wine broker).

After him, his son Jean-Gustave focuses on creating the family estate. The Dopff Estate was born.

Gustave-Julien Dopff is the architect of the Estate’s extension during the first half of the 20^th century. From then, with the same enthusiasm, the Dopff family members have passed on, from one generation to the next, the secrets of this divine alchemy that subtly brings terroir and grape variety together.

Back in time located  in the very heart of old town Riquewihr in the “Deer Mansion”, the Dopff Estate needed to find a place to extend. So, Gustave-Julien moved out of the city walls and established in the “Au Moulin” outskirts. From 1925 on, the Estate has been rooted in this mythical place, underneath the famous and majestic Schoenenbourg, one among the 51 Alsatian Grands Crus.