2022 Marcel Deiss Engelgarten
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2054 |
Description
Marcel Deiss - the undisputed guru of field blends from Alsace. Jean-Michel Deiss is a special, idiosyncratic winemaker who makes exceptional wines. Biodynamics and terroir expression go hand in hand and the vineyard comes before the grape variety,” he firmly believes.
The Engelgarten vineyard is one of the best terroirs in the Bergheim area. The white, dry gravel soil creates a warm climate in which the grape vines have to fight for their existence. The old vineyard is carefully cultivated according to biodynamic principles. The relatively old vines produce small grapes with a high aroma concentration and complexity. In this vineyard the Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Beurot, Muscat and Pinot Noir are planted together (complantation) - a real field blend vineyard.
The Marcel Deiss Engelgarten is dry, mineral, warm and 'stony' at the same time. Complex and layered with enormous maturing potential. The nose has aromas of ripe pear and orange peel, supplemented with striking mineral notes (like pebble drying in the sun). Soft in the mouth, followed by a tighter mouthfeel due to the lively acidity and enormous minerality.
ABOUT MARCEL DEISS
Domaine Marcel Deiss is one of the best producers from Alsace. The house was founded in 1947, but the Deiss family's history in wine growing goes back much further. The current owner and winemaker, Jean-Michel Deiss, emphatically opts for a terroir philosophy. About 40 years ago he changed course to completely choose his own path in the wine market that was focused on grape varieties at that time. According to him, this method of viticulture, in which entire hectares of vineyards are planted with a single grape variety, produces characterless wines and unhealthy vineyards. The trick is to capture the enormous diversity of this special wine region, with all its subclimates and soil compositions, in the wines. “The vineyard comes before the grape variety,” is his firm belief................... Read more under the Tab/Link: Winery
VINEYARD ENGELGARTEN
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Winery | Marcel Deiss |
| Grape | Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Riesling |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2054 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 90 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Lightly sweet, Mineral, Tense, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Wijnhuis
Domaine Marcel Deiss is one of the best producers in Alsace. The house was founded in 1947, but the history of the Deiss family in viticulture goes back much further. The current owner and winemaker, Jean-Michel Deiss, emphatically opts for a terroir philosophy. About 40 years ago he changed course to completely choose his own path in the grape variety-oriented wine market at that time. This way of viticulture, in which entire hectares of vineyards are planted with a single grape variety, creates characterless wines and unhealthy vineyards, according to him. It is precisely the art of capturing the enormous diversity of this special wine region, with all its sub-climates and soil compositions, in the wines.
“The vineyard takes precedence over the grape variety”, is his firm conviction. That is why he planted grape varieties in various vineyards together (complantation), as the winegrowers used to do. This promotes biodiversity in the vineyard: the different grape varieties reinforce and support each other. Other local crops, trees and shrubs in and around the vineyards provide even greater biodiversity. In the vineyards, work is done manually as much as possible and according to biodynamic principles. Vertical growth of the roots is stimulated as much as possible: the deeper the roots go into the soil, the more nutrients and characteristics of the vineyard the vines can absorb.
Deiss distinguishes between the 'vins de fruits' and the 'vins de terroirs'. The first group often concerns varietal wines that are extremely pure, have a high concentration and clearly reflect the vintage. The terroir wines are the regional, communal or vineyard wines, where the wine is much more influenced by the terroir than by a grape variety. These wines are made from at least 3 grape varieties, but sometimes from 13 varieties. The wines can differ greatly per terroir and per vintage. The winemaking philosophy is simple: intervene as little as possible so that the terroir speaks fully. "The wine has to 'form' itself and needs only the most necessary support from the winemaker," says Jean-Michel. Deiss wines excel through precision, concentration and a wonderfully soft mouthfeel. Despite Jean-Michel's specific views, the wines cannot be called 'difficult', and they therefore have a wide range of enthusiasts.