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André Stentz
Winemaker
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i. Biography
André Stentz’s work in Alsace is defined by continuity as much as by technique: the name on the bottle and the name on the estate are the same for a reason. In Wettolsheim, André Stentz has been tied to one domaine, one landscape, and one set of expectations since 1976, with the authority that comes from long service rather than drift between addresses.
The Path
The estate role began in 1976, when André Stentz became head of estate at André Stentz in Wettolsheim, Alsace, France. That kind of start matters in wine: it fixes the work inside the daily life of a domaine, where responsibility is not abstract and each season has to be read against the last. From the beginning, the job placed André Stentz inside the house rhythm of the estate, with winemaking and estate management moving within the same frame. What followed was not a series of resets, but a long sequence of continuities. Staying with the same place gave André Stentz a practical kind of authority: the sort built through repetition, consistency, and a close knowledge of how a house style is maintained over time. The career is notable for its steadiness. André Stentz remained with the same estate, and that ongoing presence continues to define the work.
The Work Today
He is the winemaker at the same place.
Signature
The signature range at André Stentz shows the breadth of the estate’s output without breaking from its line. Crémant d'Alsace AOC Brut, Crémant d'Alsace AOP Brut Nature, and Crémant d'Alsace AOC Rosé Brut mark the sparkling side of the work; Alsace Gewurztraminer and Rosenberg 2023 point to the still-wine side. Read together, they reflect a cellar practice shaped by one producer name, one region, and a long working relationship with the same house.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
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What is André Stentz's current role?
As of 2026, André Stentz is winemaker.
Where did André Stentz work before?
André Stentz's earlier career included André Stentz.
What recognition has André Stentz received?
Certified by Nature et Progrès since 1984 (1984).
