Dopff & Iron

If there is one place in Europe where the history of wine blends with fairytale architecture, it is Alsace. And it is here, in the medieval village of Riquewihr, that you will find Dopff & Irion, an institution whose heritage dates back to the 16th century. A long history, made up of generations who have handed down the art of producing elegant and refined wines, but which found its official seal after the Second World War. The name Dopff & Irion comes from the union of two prominent families. There are two key figures. The first is Madame Jeanne Irion, one of the founders, who already at the time demonstrated that women had a central and authoritative role in viticulture. The second is René Dopff, an enlightened producer who, once he returned from the war, decided to join forces with the widow Irion. Their founding act was a symbolic and concrete gesture: the purchase of the historic Château de Riquewihr, built in 1549 and surrounded by green vineyards. This is not only the company's headquarters but the very embodiment of its philosophy: to honour Alsatian tradition by always focusing on the highest quality. René Dopff was a true pioneer in Alsace, focusing from the outset on the pursuit of quality at all costs, starting with a significant reduction in vineyard yields. He was also one of the first to indissolubly link the name of a grape variety to its specific terroir. This is no small choice: it means that every bottle of Dopff & Irion is a faithful portrait of the land from which it comes. Today, the company manages its vineyards with great respect for the environment, adopting practices that preserve soil fertility and limit impact. It is not just a matter of fashion: it is the commitment of those who know that a great wine can only come from healthy, vibrant soil.