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Alsace Grasberg Marcel Deiss (Domaine) 2003

  • Citrus
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: White
  • Biodynamics
  • 11% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Sweet

The Grasberg terroir lies at an altitude of 340m at the summit of the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru area. Once again, Marcel Deiss showcases his talent in this cuvée. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 marked label
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Alsace
  • Appellation/Wine: Alsace
  • Producer/Owner: Marcel Deiss (Domaine)
  • More information....

Alsace Grasberg Marcel Deiss (Domaine) serve at a temperature of 10°C. 

Peak: Drink until 2023

  • Vintage score: 14/20
  • Lot presentation
    Alsace Grasberg Marcel Deiss (Domaine)

    The wine

    The Grasberg terroir sits at an altitude of 340 metres on the summit of the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru. Its poor limestone soil structure forces the vines to grow deeper roots in search of nutrients. The resulting wine is fruit-forward with fresh notes of citrus and mint, plenty of liveliness on the palate and a fine long finish. Enjoy with langoustines, lobster or canard à l’orange.

    Information about domain Marcel Deiss

    Jean-Michel Deiss, (the son of Marcel Deiss, who established the property in 1949) currently manages the 27 hectares of vines, which are planted on some of Alsace's finest terroirs, including the grand cru Altenburg de Bergheim. Jean-Michel Deiss grows his vines according to biodynamic principles, a philosophy that prohibits any form of chemical treatment and combines an understanding of cosmic rhythms with work on the soil and the vines. The objective? To encourage the vines to develop as deep a root system as possible in the subsoil, thereby giving full expression to the terroir. Despite being an acknowledged master of the art of making single varietal wines such as Pinot Gris and Riesling, this exceptional winegrower has waged a veritable campaign against the traditional Alsace approach of regarding the grape variety as the essence of the wine, and granting negligible importance to the terroir. Thus he has reintroduced ancestral practices such as mixed planting of all of the traditional varieties (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris) on the same plot, with no sorting at the harvest. The terroir then comes to the forefront, free to fully express itself without the omnipresent constraint of a single variety. After years of campaigning, Jean-Michel Deiss finally succeeded in obtaining authorisation for the application of the terms "Grand Cru" and "Premier Cru" (previously reserved for traditional cuvées) to these "vins de terroir". The names of the grape varieties have not appeared on the labels since 2005. More information : Read the article about domain Marcel Deiss on the blog

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 marked label
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 11 %
    • Country/Region: Alsace
    • Appellation/Wine: Alsace
    • Producer/Owner: Marcel Deiss (Domaine)
    • Vintage: 2003
    • Color: White
    • Peak: Drink until 2023
    • Service temperature: 10°
    • Viticulture: Biodynamics 
    • Size (in ha): 27
    • Intensity: Sweet
    • Dominant aroma: Citrus
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
    Alsace Grasberg Marcel Deiss (Domaine)
    Alsace Grasberg Marcel Deiss (Domaine)

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    Alsace Grasberg Marcel Deiss (Domaine) 2003

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