Winemaker

Marc Anstotz

Vigneron, Domaine Anstotz et Fils

Discipline: Winemaker
Venue: Earl Anstotz et Fils · Winery

Portrait of Marc Anstotz

i. Biography

Marc Anstotz, born in May 1958, has worked in winegrowing in Balbronn, France with a focus on rhythm, restraint, and precision. At Domaine Anstotz et Fils, where he has served as vintner from 2010 to the present, the work sits inside a family estate and is measured by vintages, not noise. His former representative role with EARL ANSTOTZ ET FILS in Balbronn, France adds the outward side of that practice: stewardship carried both in the vineyard and in the trade.

The Path

The representative role at EARL ANSTOTZ ET FILS in Balbronn (2023) marked a defined point in Marc Anstotz’s work, tied to the practical business of carrying an estate’s name beyond the property itself. The title points to the trade-facing side of winegrowing, where identity, consistency, and trust have to hold up outside the cellar. Since 2010, the direction commune of EARL ANSTOTZ ET FILS has kept that continuity in place, with Marc Anstotz linked to the same estate across both leadership and representation. In Balbronn, the repetition of the name is not decorative; it marks succession, responsibility, and the long use of a family structure.

The Work Today

At Domaine Anstotz et Fils, the vintner’s role has remained continuous from 2010 to the present. That kind of timeline shapes the work itself: seasonal, deliberate, and dependent on the pace of the vine. A vintner’s labor is built around timing and restraint, with attention given to what the land gives and when it gives it. Marc Anstotz’s present work in Balbronn carries that discipline through the estate, where each year adds to the record already in place.

Career - Direction commune — EARL ANSTOTZ ET FILS, Balbronn (2010–present) - Représentant — EARL ANSTOTZ ET FILS, Balbronn (2023)

Signature

The named wines associated with Marc Anstotz are Riesling Glintzberg, Marc Anstotz Westerweingarten Vendanges Tardives 2007, and Crémant - Brut Nature Zéro dosage - 2022. Each one signals a different register: Riesling Glintzberg through its site-specific naming, Marc Anstotz Westerweingarten Vendanges Tardives 2007 through its late-harvest designation and vintage, and Crémant - Brut Nature Zéro dosage - 2022 through its dry, exact phrasing. Taken together, they point to a style organized around place, timing, and precision. The estate dates to 1950. Début de la mise en bouteilles en 1950; installation de Marc Anstotz en 1980; de Nicolas, en 2010. Installation de Marc Anstotz en 1980. The domaine later converted to certified organic farming in 2012.

FAQ What is Marc Anstotz's current role? Marc Anstotz is Vintner. Where did Marc Anstotz work before? Marc Anstotz's earlier career included EARL ANSTOTZ ET FILS. What recognition has Marc Anstotz received? Concours des Riesling du Monde — Médaille d'Excellence.