Marcel Deiss
Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2018
| Denomination | AOC Alsace Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Traminer Aromatico |
- Style and designation: Sweet white dessert wine Alsace AOC Grand Cru, 2018 vintage
- Grape varieties: Blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and aromatic Gewürztraminer
- Aromatic profile: Notes of fresh peach and citrus, floral bouquet on a silky texture
- Taste and finish: Hints of quince and walnuts, persistent finish with mineral savouriness
- Serving and awards: Decant for 1 hour, serve at 10-12 °C; 98 points Suckling, 94 Parker
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Altenberg de Bergheim by Marcel Deiss is a refined sweet white dessert wine in the passito style, crafted from an elegant blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewürztraminer. This Alsace Grand Cru displays a fresh profile, harmonising balanced sweetness with a velvety texture. On the nose, it offers clear aromas of fresh peach and citrus, which precede an enveloping sip. On the palate, notes of quince and walnut stand out, enriched by a floral bouquet that fades into a persistent finish, marked by pronounced mineral savouriness.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Bergheim, in the renowned Altenberg cru, at the heart of Alsace. The vineyards, which benefit from optimal southern exposure, are planted on soils composed of hard limestone and marl, elements that give the wine its characteristic gustatory tension. Marcel Deiss focuses on the utmost expression of the terroir, favouring the influence of the soil and microclimate over the individual grape variety. The deep connection between the site's geology and agronomic management shapes the authentic identity of this Alsace Grand Cru.
How it is produced
Production is based on the drying of the grapes, a fundamental technique for concentrating sugars and aromatic intensity. The vinification process creates an ideal balance between freshness and natural sweetness, enhancing the fruity nuances and ensuring excellent ageing potential, estimated at up to fifteen years. To appreciate every nuance, it is advisable to decant for about an hour before serving.
History and Curiosities
The Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2018 represents a milestone for Jean-Michel Deiss, marking a break with the past to rediscover the ancient Alsatian tradition. This vision enhances the authentic expression of the terroir, favouring the influence of limestone and marl over varietal typicity. Designed to ensure extraordinary longevity, this masterpiece boasts the exceptional rating of 98 points from James Suckling, celebrating a historical legacy that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Awards
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2018
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Traminer Aromatico |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Marcel Deiss |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2018 represents a milestone for Jean-Michel Deiss, marking a break with the past to rediscover the ancient Alsatian tradition. This vision enhances the authentic expression of the terroir, favouring the influence of limestone and marl over varietal typicity. Designed to ensure extraordinary longevity, this masterpiece boasts the exceptional rating of 98 points from James Suckling, celebrating a historical legacy that dates back to the Middle Ages. |
| Origin | Bergheim (Alsace, France) |
| Soil composition | Hard limestone and marl |
| Production technique | Sweet passito (from dried grapes) |
| Wine making | Sweet passito (from dried grapes). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |