Marcel Deiss
Alsace Grasberg 2022
| Denomination | AOC Alsace |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Traminer Aromatico |
- Style and format: Organic still white 2022, AOC Alsace, 13% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Grape varieties: Field blend of Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Gewürztraminer
- Soil: High-altitude vineyards in Bergheim on fossil-rich Jurassic limestone soil
- Aroma and taste: Candied citrus, mint and rose; off-dry, vibrant and spicy palate
- Serving and pairings: 10-12°C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with fish. 95 Vinous points
Description
What type of wine it is
The Grasberg from Marcel Deiss is a still organic white wine that interprets the authentic essence of the Alsace appellation. The result of a profound field blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer grapes, it offers a medium-dry and structured style on the palate. The palate is dynamic and tense, animated by a lively acidity that enhances its distinct mineral component leading to an extremely long-lasting finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Bergheim, from a high-altitude vineyard on the Grasberg slope, located within the famous Altenberg de Bergheim cru. The cool climate of the area gives the harvest great energy. The Jurassic limestone soils feature a thin surface layer over a deep bedrock rich in fossils. This particular geology encourages the vines to develop deep roots, transferring a complex mineral imprint directly into the glass.
How it is produced
The production technique is based on a field blend, where the grapes are harvested and vinified together to enhance the characteristics of each individual grape variety and fully express the complexity of the terroir.
History and curiosities
In the 2022 vintage, Marcel Deiss presents Monte dell’Erba, originating from a high-altitude plot of the Altenberg de Bergheim, in Alsace. In this extreme location, the thin soil resting on poor Jurassic limestone forces the roots deep down, infusing the wine with an intense mineral energy. The vineyard preserves the authentic field blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer, vinified together to enhance the identity of the cru. This taut and complex organic white wine was awarded 95 points by the prestigious magazine Vinous.
Awards
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2022
95/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Jean-Michel Deiss
- Hectares: 26
Managed today by Jean-Michel DEISS, the domaine consists of 26 hectares (52 acres) of hillside vineyards spread over 9 communes and approximately 20 kilometers.
The extreme variation in conditions of production at the domaine have led Jean-Michel DEISS to seek to express in each wine the three factors that make a wine complete : the grape variety, the vintage and the terroir.
The greater the wine, the more the gustatory characteristics linked to the soil take the place of the typicity linked to grape variety or vintage.
When speaking of terroir, the following have to be taken into consideration : geology, pedology, climate and microclimate, technical exploitation of the character of the soil, microfauna and flor, and the traditional methods and techniques used to produce wines. Read more
| Name | Marcel Deiss Alsace Grasberg 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Marcel Deiss |
| Story | History and curiosities In the 2022 vintage, Marcel Deiss presents Monte dell’Erba, originating from a high-altitude plot of the Altenberg de Bergheim, in Alsace. In this extreme location, the thin soil resting on poor Jurassic limestone forces the roots deep down, infusing the wine with an intense mineral energy. The vineyard preserves the authentic field blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer, vinified together to enhance the identity of the cru. This taut and complex organic white wine was awarded 95 points by the prestigious magazine Vinous. |
| Origin | Bergheim (Alsace, France) |
| Climate | Cool climate |
| Soil composition | Poor Jurassic limestone (Great Oolite), with a thin surface layer over deep limestone subsoil, rich in fossils |
| Production technique | Field blend with vinification aimed at enhancing the individual grape varieties. |
| Wine making | Winemaking that enhances the characteristics of each grape variety (a field blend of Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Gewürztraminer) to express the complexity of the Alsatian terroir. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |