The medieval city of Dambach-la-Ville nestles at the foot of the Frankstein slopes. Covering 56,20 ha, its soil is remarkably uniform. At between 220 and 310 metres of altitude its east and south-east facing slopes soak up the sunshine, from the very earliest rays of the morning.
Its soil is composed of well-drained granite-mica scree which filters water and retains heat well.

Riesling and Gewurztraminer are particularly well adapted to the granitic soil of the Frankstein.

By the Middle Ages the Frankstein's reputation extended beyond Dambach-la-Ville itself. Numerous estates, dioceses and abbeys proudly owned vineyards here, for example in 1320 the Unterlinden abbey of Colmar and the Diocese of Strasbourg.

Frankstein wines reach peak expressiveness after several years in bottle.
The Riesling is delicate, racy, rich in floral aromas of great finesse.
The Gewurztraminer is elegant and floral, with a characteristically subtle fruitiness.