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Mélanie Pfister
Winemaker
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i. Biography
Mélanie Pfister leads winemaking at Domaine Mélanie Pfister in Dahlenheim, Alsace, France, and has headed Domaine Pfister since 2006. That long continuity gives the work a clear line of responsibility: the cellar and the estate move under the same hand, with decisions shaped by repetition, timing, and close attention to place.
Coming Up
Since 2006, Domaine Pfister has been under Mélanie Pfister’s direction, while Domaine Mélanie Pfister carries her name at the winery. The arrangement is direct. In Dahlenheim, Alsace, France, the work reads as steady estate management paired with day-to-day winemaking, with each role reinforcing the other rather than competing for attention.
Where They Are Now
At present, Mélanie Pfister works as winemaker at Domaine Mélanie Pfister in Dahlenheim, Alsace, France, and continues as head of Domaine Pfister, a role she has held since 2006. That combination sets the terms of her practice: the detailed work of making the wine, and the broader responsibility of carrying the domaine forward over time.
Signature
Mélanie Pfister’s signature wines include Cuvée 8, Mel, Engelberg Riesling, Hüt Pinot Noir, and Silb Pinot Gris. Together, they point to a cellar identity with range and consistency. As a group, these wines mark the framework of her work at the domaine: named, specific, and closely tied to the estate she has led since 2006.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Mélanie
What is Mélanie Pfister's current role?
She is winemaker at Domaine Mélanie Pfister in Dahlenheim, Alsace, France.
Where did Mélanie Pfister work before?
Before her current role, she was head of the Domaine Pfister in Dahlenheim, starting in 2006.
What awards has Mélanie Pfister received?
No awards were listed.
