2022 Marcel Deiss Riquewihr
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Alsace (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2032 |
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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 Marcel Deiss Riquewihr is a blend of Pinot Gris and Riesling from two vineyards near the picturesque town of Riquewihr. The Engelsreben and Rosenbourg vineyards are farmed biodynamically. The grape varieties are planted together and harvested at the same time, creating a beautiful interplay between ripe and fresh notes. The soil consists of marl, covered with a mineral-rich pebble layer. This soil produces wines with a firm, precise structure, which become more beautiful and accessible over the years.
As little intervention as possible is made during the winemaking process, in order to do justice to the terroir as much as possible. The wine is sturdy and robust with a full, rich character, which is beautifully balanced with the lively fruit, fresh acidity and a slightly salty minerality. Due to its structure and freshness, it can age well for approximately 10 years after harvest.
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 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 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
RIQUEWIHR
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Appellation | Alsace (Appellation) |
| Winery | Marcel Deiss |
| Grape | Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling |
| Biological certified | Yes |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Fruity, Spicy, Lightly sweet, Round, Full, 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.