Domaine Marcel Deiss : Engelgarten 2023

The 2023 Engelgarten is a field blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Muscat from alluvial gravels mixed with clay and marl in Bergheim. This is golden in hue, showing its Muscat element with a bright highlight of lemon pith still bound up with flintiness on the nose. The palate is crunchy at first, then relaxing into a note of Mirabelle, showing the ripeness and utter juiciness of 2023. It finishes salty, zesty and long. (Bone-dry)

From the outset, the bouquet reveals a minerality it undoubtedly owes to its gravelly soils. A fine balance between notes of dried herbs and ripe yellow fruit, paired with aromas of lemongrass and white flowers. Slightly saline on the attack, the wine shows a slender, elegant character. It remains restrained, but the structure provides perfect support on the finish, bringing freshness along with delicate bitterness. A mouthwatering wine that rewards patience!