Marcel Deiss - Grasberg 2021 (demi-sec)
95/100
RVF
94/100
Vinous
94/100
Yves Beck
"What a compelling and exciting symbiosis!" (Yves Beck)
"The 2021 Grasberg is a blend of Riesling and Gewurztraminer from a late-ripening, high-altitude terroir composed of iron-rich Jurassic limestone, located at the top of the Altenberg Grand Cru, on a gentle north-facing slope at an altitude of 350 meters. A touch of tropical fruit seduces with its aromatic notes of mango. The palate is round, creamy, and bursting with fruit; mango reappears among juicy notes of yellow peach and passion fruit. This wine is rich, round, and incredibly juicy, but all of this fades away to give way to a strict, slightly phenolic finish that brings together this array of exuberant fruits in total clarity. (Vinous 2024)
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Eye
Almost shiny dress
Nose
Candied citrus fruits, fresh mint leaves
Mouth
Exotic, rich and bright, with the acidity of fine citrus fruits, lovely length and a softer finish with beautiful vitality.
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before service
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with foie gras, fine fish, and any dish that calls for lemon...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 5 stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
A nose of orange marmalade in Grasberg, very refined and easy to drink, admirable in the brightness of its fresh fruit, its liveliness, and its persistence.
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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The 2021 Grasberg is a blend of Riesling and Gewurztraminer from a late-ripening, high-altitude terroir composed of iron-rich Jurassic limestone, located at the top of the Altenberg Grand Cru, on a gentle north-facing slope at an altitude of 350 meters. A touch of tropical fruit seduces with its aromatic notes of mango. The palate is round, creamy and bursting with fruit; mango reappears among juicy notes of yellow peach and passion fruit. This wine is rich, round and incredibly juicy, but all this fades away to give way to a strict, slightly phenolic finish, which brings together this array of exuberant fruits in total clarity. The 40 g/L of sugar make this a hedonistic fruity experience. (Semi-dry)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About wine:
Vines on Jurassic limestone rock, high up on the northern part of the Altenberg. The Grassberg's intense bouquet reveals floral, fruity, and mineral notes. Smooth on the palate, the wine is nonetheless linear and precise. It has character, charm, salinity, and persistence. What a convincing and exciting symbiosis! Now – 2041 94/100