Marcel Deiss - Alsace grand cru - Altenberg de Bergheim - Blanc - 2019

Wine:

The 2019 white Alsacian Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim is an absolute favorite of the Selection Committee, scoring 95/100 and 96/100 by Parker. This wine, rooted in a limestone bed, exudes tremendous purity, unveiling aromas of peach, apricot, blood orange, and spices, boasting impressive complexity. Its structure is expansive and generous, endowed with a delightful sweetness and prolonged finish. Given its luscious balance, this wine could be cellared for two decades to fully reveal its intricacies. If enjoying it now, it pairs beautifully with dishes like foie gras and fig jam, Asian cuisine, or blue cheeses, such as a Fourme d'Ambert.

Vinification:

Hand-picked, unsorted grapes for the ultimate expression of terroir. Ancestral vineyard practice, planted with 13 traditional grape varieties.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Particularly golden yellow, brilliant.

Nose:

Magnificent aromas of almond, yellow fruit, tangerine peel, orange blossom and chalk, all in a complex, very pure and mature aromatic package.

Palate:

Rich and full-bodied, with a fine, acidic aftertaste that adds freshness, this cuvée reveals a generous frame with dominant fruit reminiscent of peach flesh, a restrained breeding and sweetness without excess.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Wok of gambas with lemongrass and ginger, lacquered poultry, matured Munster cheese from Ferme des Pensées Sauvages.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033 and beyond for enthusiasts.

In the pantheon of French viticulture, Domaine Deiss shines brightly in the Alsace sky, setting the stage for the cutting edge of the French wine scene. Jean-Michel Deiss, and now his son Mathieu, produce wines that are compelling, complex, and wonderfully flavorful, with remarkable balance.

At this estate, which is fully biodynamic, they elevate Alsace terroirs and grape varieties to new heights with their extraordinary understanding of soils and winemaking. With diminishing residual sugars, the recent wines are their most refined yet, solidifying the estate's position in the global wine hierarchy.