Domaine Marcel Deiss - Grand Cru Schlossberg 2023

Bettane & Desseauve

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 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

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 practice is a time-honored tradition in the region, it is still rarely followed 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 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 where it was born.

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About the wine:

The 2023 Schlossberg Grand Cru is a blend composed primarily of Riesling, with a touch of Pinot Gris and Muscat, sourced from an extremely arid plot within this granitic terroir. It was crafted from a minuscule yield of just 15 hl/ha. Its aromatic splendor is immediately apparent, with a highly fragrant top note of pure lemon. A hint of citrus blossom lingers on the palate before giving way to a mineral austerity. It is extremely refined and direct, adding a floral, creamy suppleness to this raw minerality. It is complemented by a rigorous, uncompromising structure that is typical of Schlossberg. (Very dry)

James Suckling