Domaine Marcel Deiss

Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2018

Alsace Grand Cru | White | 2018

Domaine Marcel Deiss

Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2018

Alsace Grand Cru | Blanc | 2018

This Alsatian wine stands out for its diversity of grape varieties (all traditional Alsatian varieties grown together) and its exceptional terroir, where fossil-rich limestone nourishes deeply rooted vines. The unique, warm, and sunny climate, along with the traditional practice of mixed-varietal planting, contribute to remarkable complexity. The harvest is a celebration of the terroir, allowing for a pure and balanced expression of its geological and climatic characteristics.

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Country of Origin, France

Region, Alsace

Appellation, Alsace Grand Cru

Grape varieties: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Pinot Noir, and Gewürztraminer

Certification, Organic and Biodynamic

Sweetness,

Vinification, Lees aging

Soil Type, Clay-limestone

Alcohol Content , 12.0%

Regular Price 80.00€
Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2018
80,00 €

How to enjoy this wine?

Cuvée Profile

Powerful | Complex

Serving Recommendations

Serve at 12° to 14°

Aging Potential

5 to 10 years

Our Review of the Cuvée

From the very first glance, this wine captivates with its deep color, shimmering with hues of sunset and molten metal. The surprising nose evokes a red wine, with aromas of sap and cedar that evolve into notes of melon, peach, and mandarin, enveloped in honey and candied lemon. On the palate, it offers unforgettable power: a veritable torrent of tartness that transforms into waves of candied fruit and chocolate. The long, complex finish leaves a lasting impression, like a river in constant motion. A wine that captivates and enchants.

Domaine Marcel Deiss

Domaine Marcel Deiss

Alsace | France

At the heart of Bergheim, one of Alsace's oldest wine villages, Domaine Marcel Deiss has for generations embodied a visionary and deeply respectful approach to winemaking. Here, the vineyard is not conceived as a mere succession of grape varieties, but as a living ecosystem dedicated to expressing the terroir. In this privileged part of Alsace, the Deiss family fervently champions complantation, an ancestral practice involving planting multiple grape varieties on the same plot to allow the soil, exposure, and climate to fully express themselves.

Each vineyard thus becomes a unique natural masterpiece, where grapes ripen together and complement each other to produce wines of rare complexity. The soils – limestone, marl-sandstone, volcanic, or clay-limestone – are cultivated biodynamically to preserve their vitality and unleash their full energy. The result ... Read more