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Amélie & Charles Sparr

France · Alsace

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Amélie and Charles Sparr, both from deep-rooted Alsatian winegrowing families, founded their eponymous estate in 2017 after Charles, the 12th generation of the Sparr lineage, reclaimed and converted family vineyards to organic and biodynamic farming. Based in Wettolsheim and drawing on Amélie’s family domaine, Vignobles des Deux Lunes, they now steward 18 hectares—eight of them Grand Cru, including the prized Mambourg—where they cultivate Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, and Pinot Auxerrois. Certified Demeter biodynamic in 2019, their work blends tradition with innovation: whole-cluster fermentations, spontaneous ferments, and Austrian Stockinger oak, alongside experimental plantings like Syrah in Grand Cru sites and an orange wine called “Liberté.” With meticulous vineyard practices—high canopies, plant-based treatments, and hand harvesting—and cellar techniques that avoid sulfur until bottling, they craft both classic and boundary-pushing wines. Their early vintages, marked by weather challenges yet expressive character, reflect a vision to redefine Alsace, combining heritage with creative energy to revitalize this historic region.