Marcel Deiss Grasberg

The terroir of Grasberg is located on top of the hill of the grand cru Altenberg in Bergheim (at 340m) and translates as "the hill on which the grass grows". Deiss follows his own system of classifying his vineyards and has classified Grasberg as one of his premier cru in Burgundian terms. The soils are very shallow with roots penetrating the limestone (Jurassic period) to find the ingredients they need. The wine is a field-blend of the Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer varieties and is characterised by its strong minerality. The most "electrically charged" of Deiss' botrytised wines. An explosion of lemon jam and minty freshness on the nose, a medium to almost dry palate with energy, surprising freshness and mouthwatering texture. The botrytis is extremely "restrained" by the energy of the wine, the fruit rich, tropical and ripe but correspondingly intense in its energy and angles. Another monumental game of balance, a wine that has found the golden mean in its individual elements.