The wine classification in Alsace includes as in Bordeaux and Burgundy a "grand cru" grade to distinguish the best of the best. The classification of wine in Alsace is as follow:

AOC Alsace Grand Cru : followed by the name of the grape variety and by the name of the vineyard where the wine comes from.

AOC Alsace : followed usually by the name of the grape variety such as Gewurztraminer, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling (list of the AOC here)

AOC Crémant d'Alsace : a sparkling wine

 
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