Marcel Deiss - Rotenberg - La Colline Rouge 2019

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

While Jean-Michel Deiss spends a lot of time in his vineyards, it is his son Mathieu who is in charge of winemaking. An engaging winemaker, his sensitivity is evident in the evolution of the wines, particularly the Pinot Noirs, which are more delicate and refined with each vintage. In the whites, maceration trials give thickness and depth to the textures on the palate. A winemaker-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 vine plants and the estate has acquired its own planting machine, reinforcing its autonomy and control over all aspects of the winegrowing profession.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

Grown on rocky Jurassic limestone soils in a slightly north-facing vineyard above the Altenberg, the 2019 Rotenberg "The Red Hill" 2019 offers a pure yet intense and concentrated bouquet of perfectly ripe and elegant fruit (or chutney), intertwined with iodine and flint purity and crushed oolitic limestone. The lush, refined, and very elegant palate is a silky, smooth, and elegant Engelgarten, remarkably energetic and saline, with fine tannins structuring the round, smooth texture and perfectly ripe fruit. This is a magnificent Rotenberg, but the best is yet to come. Natural cork. Tasted at the estate in May 2022.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About wine:

Subtle, with delicate notes of wisteria and grapefruit on the nose, Rotenberg is drier than usual, with impressive depth of body.

About the estate:

Mathieu Deiss has succeeded his father Jean-Michel at the helm of this venerable Bergheim estate. Mixed planting remains the guiding principle, even for the grands crus. Although the process is ancestral in the region, it is still rarely practiced and strongly divides winegrowers. The Deiss family continues to push the boundaries of this approach, producing compelling, complex wines with wonderful intensity of flavor and incredible balance. Mathieu has also created the Vignoble du Rêveur from his mother's vineyards in Bennwihr (where he produces high-quality orange wines, among other things). The wines are unusual for the region, which is a little confusing for consumers, but the result is magnificent. A few years' hindsight allows us to analyze the precision of the terroir definitions and the ability of these wines to manage their own balance. Discover the estate's unique geo-sensory tasting experience, which allows you to understand the relationship between the characteristics of the wine and the terroir where it was born.

Vinous

James Suckling

About wine:

This wine, produced in an unclassified vineyard, is more expansive and complex than many grands crus! Complex aromas of very ripe apricot, papaya, brioche, and toast, with excellent structure and bright acidity behind the richness. The finish is long and very complete. A blend of Riesling and Pinot Gris. Made from organically grown grapes certified by Ecocert. Ready to drink or cellar.

Yves Beck

About wine:

The bouquet of the 2019 Rotenberg reveals hints of roasted pineapple, toasted almonds, and caramel, followed by nuances of chamomile and lemongrass. The attack announces a full-bodied and delicious character. The wine creates harmony through its smoothness, tannins, and acidity. The sweetness is well-balanced and it is ultimately the freshness that characterizes the wine. A salty, sapid finish, ideally supported by subtle bitterness. 2024-2042