The Winery Marcel Deiss of Alsace

Winery Marcel Deiss
The winery offers 58 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace
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The Winery Marcel Deiss is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 58 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Marcel Deiss Estate is located in the Alsace wine region of France and it is recognized as one of the most respected and innovative wineries in the area. Founded by Marcel and Christine Deiss in 1971, the estate has been passed down from generation to generation. Because the love of wine is passed from father to son. Today, Marcel Deiss Estate has grown and has established itself as a leader in Alsace. The estate produces superior and authentic Alsace wines that combine unique terroirs with delicate experimentation. The winemakers work with passion and have managed to cultivate more than 20 different grape varieties that denote so much more flavor. All their wines are traditionally vinified, and they use new methods to improve the quality and precision of the wines produced. Marcel Deiss Estate also owns a terraced vineyard, the only Alsatian vineyard that uses it. The vines are located at varying distances on the best slopes and explain the variety, as well as the depth and intelligence that shines through in their product range. The wines are slowly and long matured in French and European oak casks. Marcel Deiss Estate offers a wide range of products, such as Rieslings, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminers and Pinot Noir. The cellar boasts awards from around the world and also offers regular events that are an opportunity for fans and wine lovers to discover and taste the fresh wines at this location. Marcel Deiss Estate has an ambiance to match its taste, as the products are not only made with care but are also intangible. The estate's prices are affordable for the quality they offer. You can indeed be assured that their products meet the highest requirements and savor the most spectacular wines the region has to offer.

Top Winery Marcel Deiss wines

Looking for the best Winery Marcel Deiss wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Marcel Deiss wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Marcel Deiss wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Marcel Deiss

How Winery Marcel Deiss wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast veal orloff with mushrooms, wild boar bourguignon or duck with orange.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

On the nose the white wine of Winery Marcel Deiss. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Marcel Deiss. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

  • 1995With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.54/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1994With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Marcel Deiss.

  • Riesling
  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Muscat Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Alsace

Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.

Almost all the wines produced in this region fall under one of these three appellations. Alsace Grand Cru wines are produced from one of the 51 privileged vineyards spread along the Length of the region. Alsace is the only French wine region to produce significant quantities of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These two grape varieties are more commonly associated with German wines and are reminiscent of Alsace's history.

The top red wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Marcel Deiss

How Winery Marcel Deiss wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of ardéchoise fly, salty crumble with courgettes, goat cheese and bacon or duck sleeves in cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

On the nose the red wine of Winery Marcel Deiss. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of citrus, apples or peach. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Marcel Deiss. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2003With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.84/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Marcel Deiss.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois

Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).

The top sweet wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Marcel Deiss

How Winery Marcel Deiss wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of moist parmesan steak, tuna catalan style or couscous from the sea.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Marcel Deiss. often reveals types of flavors of mango, lychee or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth or microbio. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Marcel Deiss. is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Marcel Deiss

  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.34/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Marcel Deiss.

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Black Grenache

Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).

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Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner

The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.

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