Marcel Deiss - Alsace Gruenspiel 2018
94/100
RVF
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“More reserved on the nose, Gruenspiel unfolds a rounded, spicy profile, transformed by an almost earthy vibrancy. With its notes of gentian and star anise on the finish, its extraordinary character is reminiscent of certain vermouths.” (Le Guide RVF 2023)
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Eye
Color: mottled, marked, with a pinkish hue from the lees
Nose
A red wine—powerful, bold, and a must-try
Palate
Dry, tannic, full-bodied, with good body
Serve
Decant at 12°C
Open
Let it breathe for 3 hours beforehand
Drink before
2034+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with beef tartare, spicy dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the wine:
A striking nose of bold floral notes (gentian), leather, and hops. On the palate, this wine is structured by its bitter notes, which lend it a gastronomic balance by cutting through the residual sugars. Original even in its flavors.
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. An engaging winemaker, his sensibility 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 body and depth 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 winemaking.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
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 wine:
More reserved on the nose, Gruenspiel unfolds a rounded, spicy profile, transformed by an almost earth-shaking vibration. With its notes of gentian and star anise on the finish, its extraordinary character is reminiscent of certain vermouths.
About the estate:
Mathieu Deiss has succeeded his father, Jean-Michel, as head of this venerable estate in Bergheim. Mixed planting remains the guiding principle, even for the grands crus. Although this method is a time-honored tradition in the region, it is still rarely practiced and remains a major point of contention among winemakers. The Deiss family continues to push the boundaries of this approach, producing compelling, complex wines with 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, among other things, top-tier orange wines). The wines are exceptional for the region, which can be a bit disorienting for consumers, but the result is magnificent. With a few years of hindsight, one can analyze the precision of the terroir definitions and these wines’ ability to maintain their own balance. Don’t miss the estate’s unique geo-sensory tasting experience, which helps you understand the relationship between a wine’s characteristics and the terroir from which it was born.
Vinous
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended