Cave de Turckheim – The Star Co-op of Alsace

This month, we’re taking a closer look at the Cave de Turckheim, one of Alsace’s leading cooperatives and a real force in this fascinating corner of France. Nestled along the Rhine, Alsace is a region with one foot in France and the other glancing toward Germany. Its wines reflect that blend—varieties like Riesling and Gewürztraminer thrive here, but the style is neither fully French nor German. Instead, it’s something uniquely Alsatian, with its own aromatic, food-friendly charm.

Cave de Turckheim is a major player, with around 200 members farming 400 hectares of vines. The co-op only uses fruit from its own members’ vineyards, keeping a sharp focus on quality—and it shows. Led by winemaker Michel Lihrmann for nearly 30 years, this is one of the most respected co-ops in the region, and in France as a whole. Their portfolio covers everything from reliable everyday whites to some serious Grand Cru offerings from the sun-soaked, steep slopes overlooking the picturesque village of Turckheim.

One of the joys of co-op wines? You can get top-notch quality without the hefty price tag. And that’s certainly the case here, making Cave de Turckheim a brilliant entry point to explore Alsace wines. Whether it’s the minerally, citrus-driven Rieslings or the fragrant, exotic Gewürztraminers, their wines deliver bags of character at great value.

And now’s the time to give them a try. All Cave de Turckheim wines are 10% off this month, making it the perfect moment to dive into one of France’s lesser-known regions. If you’ve not explored Alsace before, start here—you won’t regret it. From easygoing crowd-pleasers to premium Grand Crus, there’s something for everyone.