Domaine Marcel Deiss

Alsace Grand Cru Blanc 'Altenberg de Bergheim'

Alsace Grand Cru Blanc 'Altenberg de Bergheim'

Alsace Grand Cru Blanc Altenberg de Bergheim Domaine Marcel Deiss
  • Certified biodynamic
  • Field blend of Alsatian varieties
  • South facing steep slope
  • Bedrock of limestone with layers of pink sandstone
  • Mixture of marl with fossils and soil that has iron-rich clay with rocks
  • Planted between 1977-1997
  • 8,000-12,000 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:
2018
Country:
France
Region:
Alsace
Appellation:
Alsace
Variety:
Blend - Alsace
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle FR-DES-61-18 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2023-04-05
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2023-01-01