Ratings: R. Parker 95/100, Bettane & Desseauve 20/20, RVF 19.5/20, Gault Millau 18.5/20
“A great wine since time immemorial, and a recently recognized grand cru, the 2005 Altenberg is perhaps the most accomplished version to date of this great Alsatian terroir wine and the estate’s finest achievement on this terroir. Combining a fresh, very ripe nose with a full-bodied, mineral, rich, and highly refined palate, the wine perfectly balances finesse and power. It has great aging potential, of course.” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2009 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
Amber color with yellow highlights
Nose
citrus: lemon, grapefruit, mandarin, crisp and clean, with notes of vanilla, honey, ginger, and star anise that emerge upon breathing
Palate
exceptional freshness, long and sharp, completely masking the wine’s baroque richness and the smooth, luscious notes of botrytis
Serve
Decant at 12°C
Open
1 hour before serving
Drink from
2009
High point
2013
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with fresh or pan-seared foie gras, honey-lemon chicken, or mildly spicy Thai cuisine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2023 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
While Jean-Michel Deiss spends a great deal of time in his vineyards, it is his son Mathieu who oversees the winemaking process. A charming winemaker, his sensitivity is evident in the evolution of the wines, particularly the Pinot Noirs, which become more delicate and refined with each vintage. For the whites, experiments with maceration lend depth and richness to the textures on the palate. As both a winemaker and an entrepreneur, Mathieu has expanded the vineyard from 27 to 45 hectares, including his “Vignoble du Rêveur” project, which he runs with his partner Emmanuelle Milan. Since 2020, two hectares have been dedicated to the production of grapevines, and the estate has acquired its own planting machine, strengthening its autonomy and mastery of all aspects of the winemaking craft.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Mathieu Deiss has succeeded his father, Jean-Michel, at the helm of this venerable estate in Bergheim. Mixed planting remains the guiding principle, even for the grand cru wines. Although the practice is a time-honored tradition in the region, it is rarely followed today and remains a source of significant division among winemakers. The Deiss family continues to push the boundaries of this approach, producing compelling, complex wines with a marvelous intensity of flavor and incredible balance. Mathieu has also created the Vignoble du Rêveur from his mother’s vineyards in Bennwihr (where he produces, notably, top-tier orange wines). The wines are exceptional for the region, which can be a bit disorienting for the consumer, but the result is magnificent. A few years of hindsight allow us to analyze the precision of the terroir definitions and the ability of these wines to maintain their own balance. Don’t miss at the estate: the unique experience of geo-sensory tasting, which helps you understand the relationship between the wine’s characteristics and the terroir where it was born.
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. GERARD M. Posted on 02/23/2013
Amazing!
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