Domaine Marcel Deiss

Alsace Cru Blanc 'Grasberg'

Alsace Cru Blanc 'Grasberg', Domaine Marcel Deiss

Alsace Cru Blanc 'Grasberg', Domaine Marcel Deiss
  • Certified biodynamic
  • Field blend of Alsatian varieties
  • A single site at the top of Altenberg (Grand Cru) in Bergheim
  • 340m altitude
  • Northeast facing
  • Shallow, iron-heavy, white limestone soils
  • The “En Remilly” of the single crus (top of the hill, poor shallow soils)
  • Planted between 1972-2002
  • 10,000 vines per ha
  • Indigenous yeast
  • Very slow, whole-cluster pressing for up to 12 hours
  • Fermented and aged in large ancient foudres for 12 months

Info

Vintage:
2017
Country:
France
Region:
Alsace
Appellation:
Alsace
Variety:
Blend - Alsace
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle FR-DES-35-17 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2023-04-05
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2023-04-17