If you like food with a story, this is for you. At Au Péché Vigneron in Gertwiller, you’ll tour a cellar dating back to 1850, taste Alsatian wines, and finish with an Alsace lunch built around classic specialties and wine pairings. It’s part wine class, part meal, and part very-Alsace atmosphere.

Two things I like a lot are the chance to see the winemaking steps in a real working cellar and the way the lunch flows as a guided Alsatian tasting, not just a generic meal. Second, you get a family-style perspective on Alsace winemaking dating back to 1778, with a guide walking you through grape to bottle and pairing wine to each dish.

One possible drawback: this is a wine-tasting experience, so it’s not ideal if everyone in your group isn’t comfortable with alcohol. Also, the tour is 2.5 hours, so if you want lots of free time to wander alone, you’ll need to plan extra time on your own.

Key highlights at a glance

• 1850 cellar tour with massive oak barrels you can actually picture
• Wine tasting tied to the winemaking process (grape to bottle)
• Alsatian lunch with wine pairing for each dish
• Classic plates like Alsatian meat pie, cheese, kougelhopf, and Bibeleskaes
• 100% show-style restaurant space with projected visuals and lounge music
• Family winery roots since 1778 with organic production now

Alsace wine tasting and lunch at Au Péché Vigneron: the real vibe

This tour works because it’s built around a simple idea: Alsace wine tastes better when you understand the cellar behind it. You start with a proper guided look at how the place makes wine, then you taste what those steps produce. After that, lunch turns the theme into something you can eat, not just listen to.

The setting is a big part of the appeal. You’re not just handed a glass in a tasting room. You’ll visit the winery’s cellar area and see the kind of massive oak barrels that are described as dating back to 1850. That’s the sort of detail that makes the tasting feel more grounded.

And the food portion isn’t an afterthought. The lunch is structured around traditional Alsatian dishes—plus a cheese plate, finishing sweets, and coffee or tea—while wine gets paired throughout. It’s a good balance if you want “Alsace in one afternoon” without turning it into a full-day production.

Getting there and finding the winery without stress

Your tour starts and ends back at the meeting point on Rte de Strasbourg (156 Rte de Strasbourg). The winery itself is in Gertwiller, so expect the experience to be centered there, with the day anchored to that meeting address.

At the winery, there’s also a clear description of how to locate the place:

• Park in the large parking lot visible when you stay on the main road.
• Don’t turn into the small street on the left.
• Look for the entrance of the shop across the street: a cube in wood, between two houses—one purple and one blue.

That’s actually useful. When you’re in a small Alsace town, those landmarks help you get your bearings fast instead of driving in circles looking for signage.

The 1850 cellar tour: oak barrels, organic production, and how the steps connect

The heart of the experience is the winery walkthrough. The tour portion is about 1 hour in Gertwiller, led by a live guide speaking French or English.

What you’ll focus on is the traditional winemaking process still used in the cellar today. The guide brings you into the 1850 cellar, and you’ll learn how each step links to what you’ll taste later. That grape-to-bottle format matters because it keeps the tasting from feeling random.

You’ll also hear about how the winery operates now—described as organic production. Even if you’re not a hardcore wine nerd, this gives you a practical angle: you’re not only seeing what they did historically, you’re also learning what they do now. That’s a solid way to understand Alsatian wine beyond stereotypes.

And yes, the cellar setting is part of the lesson. Seeing big wooden barrels in the same space where the process is explained makes the whole thing feel more real. It’s the kind of environment that helps you remember flavors later.

From grape to bottle: what the wine tasting is actually teaching you

After the cellar tour, the tasting lands while the process is still fresh in your mind. The structure you’re getting is simple but effective: you learn the traditional approach, then you sample the results.

The tour is for 18+ participants to take part in the wine tasting. If you’re traveling with family, you can still join for the food portion, but the tasting side is the strict part. This is worth knowing up front so you don’t end up scrambling when the wine portion starts.

The tasting is also paired with the meal format later—meaning it’s not just a lineup of wines. In this experience, wine shows up alongside courses. The guide’s job is to connect the food and wine logic to what you were taught in the cellar.

You’ll also get brochures and information about Alsace along the way. It’s a nice touch because it lets you keep learning once the tour ends, especially if you want to explore nearby villages or keep tasting after you leave.

Lunch in a 100% show-style winery space: Alsace specialties in a planned flow

The lunch portion runs about 1 hour, and it’s designed like a tasting menu, even though it’s not described as one. You’ll sit down for Alsatian specialties and a guided sequence of plates. Each dish gets wine pairing, which is the secret sauce for making lunch feel like part of the tour rather than separate logistics.

The atmosphere is described as a new 100% immersive space, with projected images on the walls and lounge music to set the mood. Since this is Alsace, it fits the theme: wine and tourism are presented as linked, not isolated. If you like meals with ambiance—not just food—this portion is likely to be a highlight.

Here’s what you can expect on the table, in the order described:

• A soup and an Alsatian meat pie
• A plate of different cheeses
• Dessert-style finishing plates: a slice of kougelhopf and Bibeleskaes (creamy Alsatian fromage blanc)
• Coffee/tea to end, plus dessert

And if you’re thinking about the “practical” part: you’re not guessing what you’ll get. The lunch menu is clearly defined, and the wine accompanies each dish, so you can plan your day around a proper, guided meal.

Vegetarian and kids: easy options if you plan ahead

Vegetarian options are available, as long as you specify in advance. That’s important because vegetarian alternatives often require scheduling with kitchens. If you’re traveling as a mixed group, sending dietary details early is your best move.

For children, there’s a kids menu that includes knacks, vegetable chips, a drink, and dessert. There’s also flexibility: you can choose not to register your children and have them pick a menu on the spot. That’s helpful if you’re traveling with younger kids who might decide last minute.

Stop-by-stop breakdown: how the 2.5 hours usually feel

This is a 2.5-hour experience, and it’s built in clear blocks. Here’s how the timing works in real life.

First, you start at the meeting point on 156 Rte de Strasbourg. Then the tour shifts to Gertwiller for the winery experience.

Stop 2 (Gertwiller): guided cellar tour (about 1 hour).

This is where you get the process story, the cellar context, and the 1850 oak barrels moment. Expect this part to feel “structured,” because the guide is explaining each step.

Stop 3 (Gertwiller): regional food (about 1 hour).

This is where the meal sequence takes over: soup and Alsatian meat pie, cheese, plus kougelhopf and Bibeleskaes, followed by coffee or tea and dessert. The wine pairing is woven into each dish.

Finally, you return to the drop-off meeting point on 156 Rte de Strasbourg. It’s convenient if you want a guided block of time that doesn’t require you to figure out transport between multiple locations.

Price and value: why $74 feels reasonable here

At $74 per person for about 2.5 hours, you’re paying for three things that would cost separate money on your own: a guided cellar visit, a structured wine tasting experience, and a full Alsatian lunch with coffee/tea.

The best value angle is that the lunch isn’t generic. You get a described set of dishes (including cheese and traditional desserts), and wine is paired with each dish. That pairing element is usually where “just a meal” turns into a proper tasting experience.

Also, the price includes information about Alsace plus brochures. That sounds small, but it helps you leave with context instead of just memories of flavors.

And if you want flexibility, the booking options include reserve now and pay later, plus free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. I’d treat this as a low-risk way to lock in an afternoon while you finalize the rest of your Alsace plan.

What kind of group this fits best

This tour is a great fit if:

• You want an Alsace wine experience that’s tied to the cellar and winemaking steps
• You enjoy traditional food and want it paired with wine, course by course
• You like guided explanations more than self-guided tastings
• You want a single afternoon that covers both wine and lunch

It may not be ideal if:

• You want lots of free time to wander independently
• Your group doesn’t include adults comfortable with a wine-tasting component
• You’re looking for only a quick snack-style meal

One more good note: the tour is guided in French and English, so you can settle in without language stress.

Should you book this Alsatian wine tasting and lunch tour?

I’d book it if you’re aiming for a classic Alsace day: real cellar context, guided wine tasting, and a structured lunch with standout regional dishes. The combination of 1850 oak barrel cellar time plus an Alsatian meal that’s explicitly paired with wine is exactly the kind of value that keeps a short 2.5-hour tour from feeling rushed.

Skip it (or think twice) if you want purely independent tasting time or if wine tasting won’t work for everyone in your group. Otherwise, this is the kind of experience that turns Alsace into something you can taste, not just photograph.

FAQ

How much does the Alsace wine tasting and lunch tour cost?

It costs $74 per person.

How long is the tour?

The tour is about 2.5 hours.

Where do we meet and where does it end?

The meeting point is at 156 Rte de Strasbourg, and the activity ends back at the same meeting point.

Do I have to be 18+ to join?

Yes. Participants must be 18+ to participate in the wine tasting.

What languages is the tour offered in?

The live guide offers the tour in French and English.

What is included in the tour price?

It includes the wine, a guided cellar tour, brochures and information about Alsace, plus lunch with coffee/tea and dessert.

What do we eat during lunch?

Lunch includes soup and an Alsatian meat pie, a plate of cheeses, kougelhopf, Bibeleskaes, and ends with coffee/tea and dessert. A wine accompanies each dish.

Are vegetarian options and kids meals available?

Vegetarian options are available if you specify in advance. For children, there is a kids menu with knacks, vegetable chips, a drink, and dessert, with the option to choose on the spot.