Domaine Marcel Deiss 'Engelgarten' White 2023

Grape

Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Beurot, Muscat, Pinot Noir.

Tasting note

The Domaine Marcel Deiss Engelgarten White 2023 is a bone-dry, complex field blend that brilliantly expresses its gravel-rich terroir. It opens with vibrant citrus tones—lemon pith, orange zest, and crushed lime leaf—layered with ripe apple, pear, and Mirabelle plum, as well as delicate floral, flinty, and spicy nuances. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and texturally dynamic: initially crisp and crunchy before unfolding into a juicy, generous, and precise mid-palate. Ripe white and subtle exotic fruit flavours are supported by refreshing acidity, a touch of creaminess, and fine tannins that provide structure. The finish is long, zesty, and distinctly saline, leaving a stony impression that is unmistakably Engelgarten.

More About The Winery

Domaine Marcel Deiss is one of Alsace’s most distinctive and influential estates, located in the village of Bergheim. The Deiss family has been growing vines since the 18th century, but the modern identity of the domaine was shaped by Jean-Michel Deiss, who redefined the estate with a strong focus on terroir expression and traditional Alsatian practices. Today, he works alongside his son Mathieu Deiss.

The estate farms around 30 hectares across Bergheim and surrounding villages, including several Grand Cru sites. All vineyards are cultivated organically and biodynamically, with meticulous attention to soil life and biodiversity. The philosophy is centered on expressing the identity of each vineyard rather than highlighting individual grape varieties.

Domaine Marcel Deiss is especially known for reviving the traditional Alsatian practice of complantation, where multiple grape varieties are planted together in the same parcel, harvested at the same time, and vinified as a single wine. This approach enhances complexity and allows the terroir to take precedence over varietal character.

The wines are known for their texture, depth, and strong mineral backbone, ranging from accessible Alsace bottlings to highly expressive lieux-dits and Grand Cru wines. Domaine Marcel Deiss is widely regarded as a benchmark producer for terroir-driven, biodynamic wines in Alsace.