Marcel Deiss Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2019

Marcel Deiss Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2019 is a refined sweet white dessert wine from one of Alsace’s most celebrated Grand Cru sites. Made in a traditional passito style from Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer, it combines concentrated richness with the kind of freshness and minerality that makes great dessert wine so compelling.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a luminous, golden hue that hints at its concentration and depth. The nose opens with fresh peach, citrus, and floral notes, layered with a delicate aromatic lift from the Gewürztraminer. On the palate, the wine is silky and generous, with flavors of quince, walnut, and ripe stone fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and a distinctive mineral-sweet character. The finish is long and elegant, and the wine has excellent aging potential, with the structure to evolve beautifully over many years.

Production
The grapes come from the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru in Bergheim, Alsace, a south-facing vineyard planted on hard limestone and marl soils. Marcel Deiss is known for emphasizing terroir expression over varietal character, and this cuvée reflects that philosophy with remarkable clarity. The wine is produced through drying of the grapes to concentrate sugar and aroma, followed by careful vinification designed to preserve freshness while building natural sweetness and depth. The result is a wine with balance, precision, and strong cellar-worthy potential.

Food & Serving
Serve slightly chilled, ideally at 10–12°C, to preserve its aromatic detail and balance. Decanting for about an hour is recommended to allow the wine to fully open. It pairs beautifully with fruit-based desserts, tarte Tatin, almond tart, blue cheese, foie gras, and rich pâtés, but it is also elegant enough to enjoy on its own as a contemplative finish to a meal.

Producer
Marcel Deiss is one of Alsace’s most respected names, and the estate is widely admired for its terroir-driven approach and deep commitment to traditional viticulture. Under Jean-Michel Deiss, the domaine became known for challenging conventional thinking in Alsace by highlighting site expression and field-blend philosophy. The estate has earned a strong international reputation for precision, authenticity, and longevity, with Altenberg de Bergheim standing among its most acclaimed wines. Its recognition, including very high critical praise, has helped cement Marcel Deiss as a benchmark producer in the region.

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