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Marcel Deiss

Domaine Marcel Deiss, located in Bergheim in Alsace, is one of the most renowned estates in the region. Led by Jean-Michel Deiss, it embodies a unique approach based on complantation and biodynamics. Traditional Alsace grape varieties are cultivated together to fully express the terroir. The estate produces exceptional wines from Grands Crus such as Altenberg de Bergheim or Schoenenbourg, recognised for their balance, complexity and ageing potential. The wines of Domaine Marcel Deiss are among the finest wines of Alsace sought after by enthusiasts around the world.

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What is complantation, the signature of Domaine Marcel Deiss?

Complantation is a traditional method revived by Jean-Michel Deiss. It consists of planting different Alsace grape varieties (Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Muscat, etc.) on the same plot. Each vine expresses itself according to its environment, and the resulting natural blend reveals the identity of the terroir rather than that of the grape variety.

What is the philosophy of Domaine Marcel Deiss?

The estate defends a philosophy focused on the primacy of terroir: the wine must express the place from which it comes rather than the grape variety from which it is made. This approach, supported by biodynamic viticulture and respectful soil work, allows the production of authentic, profound and complex wines that faithfully reflect the richness of the great Alsace terroirs.

What are the main Grands Crus of Domaine Marcel Deiss?

The estate cultivates several prestigious Alsace Grands Crus, including Altenberg de Bergheim, Schoenenbourg and Mambourg. These exceptional terroirs, composed of marly-limestone and sandstone soils, give birth to wines of great complexity, at once rich, mineral and perfectly balanced.

Domaine Marcel Deiss - The unique expression of Alsace terroir

Domaine Marcel Deiss, located in Bergheim on the Alsace Wine Route, is today one of the most emblematic estates in the region. Classified among the Grands Crus of Alsace, it is distinguished by a unique approach to viticulture, focused on showcasing the terroir. Far from limiting itself to the expression of a single grape variety, the estate favours complantation and the diversity of plots in order to reveal all the complexity and typicity of each great Alsace terroir.

The history of Domaine Marcel Deiss:

The Deiss family has been established in Bergheim since 1744. It was in 1947 that Marcel Deiss truly founded the estate after his return from the Second World War. From the 1980s onwards, his son Jean-Michel took over the operation and gradually initiated the conversion to organic and then biodynamic viticulture, with an official commitment to environmentally friendly practices from 1998. Today, his son Mathieu continues to pursue this trajectory guided by innovation and loyalty to the soil.

A singular viticultural philosophy

The estate is distinguished by its practice of complantation: several traditional Alsace grape varieties are cultivated, harvested and vinified together on the same plot. This method allows the place to be valued first, then the variety. The wines are made with respect for living things: worked soils, plots cultivated using biodynamics, manual harvesting and slow fermentation. This structural rigour aims to bring out the most authentic expression of the terroir.

What are the characteristics of the wines from Domaine Marcel Deiss: 

The wines signed Marcel Deiss are distinguished by their aromatic intensity, their silky texture and their balance between richness and freshness. Rather than highlighting a single grape variety, each cuvée expresses the minerality, structure and tension specific to its terroir.

The whites, which are in the majority, reveal great aromatic complexity: notes of ripe fruit, white flowers, sweet spices and gunflint depending on the soil of origin. Their length on the palate and their ageing potential make them wines sought after by enthusiasts and collectors. Cuvées from Grands Crus, such as Altenberg de Bergheim, Schoenenbourg or Mambourg, reach peaks of precision and depth.

The best vintages from Domaine Marcel Deiss:

Among the remarkable cuvées are:

  • Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru 2018: rated 18/20 by La Revue du Vin de France "Majestic Altenberg, caressing and upright, whose mellow and tender palate is brimming with savoury and endless flavours."
  • Mambourg Grand Cru 2020: rated 95+/100 by Robert Parker "The Grand Cru Mambourg 2020 offers a nose of beautiful limpid and pure beauty but also intensely aromatic with aromas of kumquat and bitter orange."

Food and wine pairings

The wines of Domaine Marcel Deiss are distinguished by their balance between aromatic richness and freshness, making them ideal partners for refined cuisine. The dry white wines are perfect accompaniments to noble fish, seafood and shellfish, revealing their finesse and minerality.

The fuller and more expressive cuvées pair perfectly with dishes such as foie gras, roast poultry or a mature cheese such as comté or munster. The Grands Crus, such as Altenberg de Bergheim or Mambourg, seduce with their intensity and length, ideal for gastronomic dishes with deep flavours.

Discover our wines from Domaine Marcel Deiss currently in our cellar

To help you choose your bottle of wine, you can find the expert ratings (La Revue du Vin de France, Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Wine Spectator) which are available under each product. All our bottles are in stock and dispatched the same day for next day delivery. You can also add a wooden case and a personalised message to your order.

The whole team is also at your disposal to advise you. Please do not hesitate to contact us.

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