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Marcel Deiss - Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2020
Marcel Deiss - Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2020

Marcel Deiss - Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2020

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic
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4.3/5 (2018 / 3 customers)

99/100

James Suckling

98/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

96/100

Yves Beck

95/100

Robert Parker

95/100

Vinous

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impressive
grand cru
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“‘This truly great wine will stand the test of time’ (RVF)”

“What an extraordinary and polarizing expression of the great Schoenenbourg terroir! The interplay between the floral honey and the earthy, dark character of this wine is extraordinary. This great masterpiece of Alsatian white wine stubbornly refuses to conform to the simple categories of dry and off-dry white wine. On the finish, richness and salty minerality clash.” (James Suckling 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Marcel Deiss

Vintage

Grand Cru Schoenenbourg

Vintage

2020

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

Complantation de tout les cépages alsaciens (vieux Riesling majoritaires)

Regions

Iridescent, gypsum-rich Keuper marls, more or less intermixed with and overlain by layers of Vosges sandstone (a renowned terroir and the crown jewel of the Riquewihr vineyards; the finest wines of this town are produced on this terroir: south-facing, located at the bottom of the valley, steep slope)

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Long, gentle pressing of whole grapes; no settling; fermentation in large oak barrels with native yeasts

Livestock Farming

12 months on total lees

Alcohol content

14%

Residual sugars

15.7 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Dark, graphite-colored dress

Nose

Warmth, soft-fleshed fruits, yellow, mineral, powerful

Palate

Calm and pleasant at first, then a cool, powerful surge of bitterness—a tsunami of bitter notes—with a briny quality; cold logic, domineering, radical, stunning, with a long and impressive finish

Serve

Decant 2 hours in advance, at 10–12°C

Open

Unclog the drain the night before

Drink before

2065+

Guard

30–50 years old

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Shellfish and iodine-rich foods, lobsters, free-range chickens, capons, fine fish, caviar aged for about ten years...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (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. 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)

About the wine:

The 2020 Schoenenbourg Grand Cru is deep, precise, and intense, yet also refined and briny, with a complex yet pure nose that reveals aromas of bitter orange, ripe apricot (stone), and black tea. Full-bodied, generously rich yet refined on the palate, with remarkably fine tannins and a lingering salinity, this is a powerful, deep, complex, and structured Schoenenbourg—yet elegant and long-lasting, beautifully balanced, and with a very long finish. Declared alcohol content of 14% with 15.7 grams per liter of residual sugar. Natural cork. Tasted at the estate in April 2024.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100 Favorite

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:

Still somewhat reserved on the nose, Schoenenbourg reveals a rich, full-bodied texture with a menthol-like freshness. Its earthy character, without any heaviness, bursts forth on the finish into a myriad of peppery, bitter notes: this truly great wine will stand the test of time.

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 source of deep division 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

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The 2020 Schoenenbourg Grand Cru comes from two plots, one planted with Riesling and the other with a traditional blend of grape varieties, which inspired Jean-Michel Deiss to plant other blends. The vines are rooted in heavy marl resting on a gypsum subsoil. The nose is reserved, with only subtle notes of citrus peel and zest, but aeration brings out the citrus aromas. On the palate, it offers a lovely peach-skin bitterness and the texture of citrus peel, along with a gentle, serene peach sweetness. However, the finish is more terroir-driven than fruit-forward. The more it breathes, the more the citrus notes reveal themselves. (Sweet)
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 99/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

What an extraordinary and polarizing expression of the great Schoenenbourg terroir! The interplay between the floral honey notes and the earthy, dark character of this wine is extraordinary. This great masterpiece of Alsatian white wine stubbornly refuses to conform to the simple categories of dry and off-dry white wine. On the finish, richness and salty minerality clash. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Ready to drink or for aging.
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

Still somewhat in hibernation mode, the wine reveals notes of flint followed by a few timid yet subtle hints of chamomile, complemented by citrus aromas. On the palate, the wine surprises with its breadth and fullness. The palate is better suited to setting the stage and offering a glimpse of what’s to come, but the nose already highlights its potential for complexity. All in all, a wine full of promise. It will require patience. 2026–2046 96/100

Customer Rating

(2018 vintage)

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4.3/5

based on 3 reviews

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Review by Mr. FABIEN L. Published on January 2, 2026

A wine of great class and complexity, but one that lacks a unifying thread—a distinct personality. All of this at a price I consider excessive.

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Review by Mr. ANTOINE D. Published on 11/15/2025

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Review by Mr. CLAUDE E. Posted on July 23, 2024

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