BIO Marcel Deiss Engelgarten

Tasting Note BIO Marcel Deiss Engelgarten

The Engelgarten is a refined and distinctive terroir wine that immediately impresses with its expressive aromas of citrus, ripe pear, white peach, and blossom, complemented by subtle notes of fennel, white herbs, and wet stone. On the palate, the wine presents itself as dry and elegant, with a beautiful tension between ripe fruit, lively acidity, and refined minerality. The long, harmonious finish is characterized by freshness, finesse, and a subtle saline character.

Wine & Food Pairing

This versatile gastronomic wine pairs beautifully with shellfish, oysters, grilled fish, and refined sushi or sashimi dishes. It also combines excellently with asparagus, light poultry dishes, and soft goat cheese, while its elegance also makes it shine as a luxurious aperitif.

Additional information

The name Engelgarten, or "Garden of the Angels," refers to a historic lieu-dit near Bergheim in the heart of Alsace. The vineyard is located on a unique alluvial soil with deposits of sand, gravel, and pebbles originating from the nearby Ill River. This poor, well-draining soil results in low yields and grapes with exceptional concentration and minerality.

Domaine Marcel Deiss belongs to the absolute elite of Alsace and enjoys international recognition for its progressive vision of terroir. Unlike the traditional Alsatian approach, where the grape variety is central, Deiss focuses entirely on the expression of the vineyard. Engelgarten is therefore produced according to the principle of complantation: different grape varieties are planted interspersed in the same vineyard, harvested simultaneously, and fermented together. This creates a wine that does not so much reflect a grape variety, but rather the unique character of its origin.

The vineyards are cultivated entirely biodynamically, with great attention to biodiversity, soil life, and natural balance. After the manual harvest, a slow fermentation with natural yeasts follows, after which the wine matures in traditional large wooden foudres. This method results in a wine with remarkable precision, complexity, and impressive terroir expression.

In short: A refined and mineral-driven Alsace wine that impressively demonstrates why Marcel Deiss is considered one of the greatest interpreters of terroir worldwide.

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Awards/Distinctions 

• 93+ points Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) – 2022 vintage
• 93 points Vinous (Anne Krebiehl MW) – 2022 vintage 
• 94 points James Suckling – 2022 vintage
• Previous top vintages are also regularly rated between 91 and 94 points by professional tasters, depending on the vintage.