• Marcel Deiss

    • Engelgarten Cru d’Alsace

    At a Glance

    • Varieties: Muscat, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
    • Vine Age: Planted 1977-1997
    • Terroir:"Graves" terroir of gravels on white soil, frequently faces hydric stress.
    • Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert), biodynamic (Demeter). 8,000-12,000 vines/ha.
    • Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation, aged 12 months on the lees in foudres.

    Additional Info

    "The garden of the angels"

    Engelgarten is one of the most famous terroirs in Bergheim. The remarkably filtering soil allows for beautifully ripened fruit. The vine is quite old and worked with extreme care: manual de-weeding, short pruning, plowing, and composting. The vine struggles and gives limited yields with an excellent complexity.