At a glance

Producer

Domaine Marcel Deiss

Region

Alsace, France

Grape variety

Multi-varietal blend (primarily Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Sylvaner)

Wine type

White

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$60-$90

Tasting profile

Rich stone fruit, ripe citrus, white flowers, hint of spice, mineral notes from Schoenenbourg vineyard

Evolution: Developing complex honeyed and petrol notes, maintaining freshness from natural acidity

At peak: Aromatic depth with pronounced minerality, balanced with silky texture and lively finish

Structure

Acidity

High, well-integrated

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

13.5%

Aging potential

15+ years due to concentration, vineyard quality, and acidity

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2054

Optimal window

2022 to 2057

Current status

Drinking well, approaching early maturity

Current condition

The 2017 vintage shows complex aromatics with tertiary notes beginning to develop and balanced acidity allowing continued evolution.

The Schoenenbourg vineyard is one of Alsace's finest, with complex terroir delivering intense, structured wines that benefit from extended bottle aging. The 2017 vintage was excellent, allowing for medium to long aging. The combination of natural acidity and ripe fruit makes for a wine that evolves gracefully over 15+ years.

Food pairing

Ideal with rich seafood dishes (scallops, lobster), roasted chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Domaine Marcel Deiss is a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Alsace, emphasizing soil health, minimal intervention winemaking, and ecosystem balance. They implement water conservation, energy-efficient fermentation, and lightweight packaging.

The producer’s commitment to biodynamics and organic farming greatly reduces reliance on chemicals, preserves biodiversity, and enhances soil vitality. Energy and water use is optimized with natural fermentation and minimal additives, making this wine environmentally responsible.