Domaine Marcel Deiss Pinot Gris 2021
Domaine Marcel Deiss
Jean-Michel Deiss's biodynamic approach in Alsace consistently produces wines that taste like place rather than variety. This Pinot Gris is rich yet disciplined — the sort of white that converts people who think they don't like Pinot Gris. Pair it with anything involving cream, mushrooms, or cured pork.
Nose
Honeyed stone fruit and beeswax give way to subtle smokiness and a floral rose petal note. There's an underlying minerality — almost flinty — that keeps the richness in check.
Palate
Lush and textured, with melon, quince, and a marzipan creaminess balanced by citrus acidity and a pleasant bitter almond undertone. The weight is generous without crossing into heaviness.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering honey, gentle spice, and a clean mineral close.
- Varietal
- Pinot Gris
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Vineyards
- Biodynamically farmed estate parcels in Bergheim, Alsace
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Tarte flambée with crème fraîche and lardons
Jean-Michel Deiss pioneered biodynamic viticulture and complantation (co-planting) in Alsace, and his varietal bottlings remain among the most terroir-transparent expressions of each grape in the region.
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