Domaine Marcel Deiss Complantation 2024, the Alsatian white wine made from thirteen grape varieties
The Complantation is the signature wine of the Domaine Marcel Deiss in Bergheim, Alsace. Thirteen Alsatian grape varieties, including Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer, are planted on the same plot, harvested, and pressed together. This time-honored practice reflects the estate’s philosophy: the wine expresses the terroir first, not the grape variety. The 2024 is a dry, lively, and briny white wine with pronounced fruit. It features notes of lemon, white flowers, pineapple, and yellow peach.
The estate
Mathieu Deiss now runs the estate, following in the footsteps of his father Jean-Michel, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Alsace. For forty years, the estate has championed “terroir-driven” viticulture. The vines are cultivated using biodynamic methods.
The Vineyards
The grapes come from plots around Bergheim, on clay-limestone soils, with young vines from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. Fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts.
When and How to Drink It
La Complantation is best served at 10–12 °C. It can also age for several years in the cellar.
Food and Wine Pairings
This dry white wine pairs well with fish, poultry, Asian cuisine, or a bold cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “complantation”?
It refers to the cultivation of multiple grape varieties on the same plot. They are harvested and pressed together, as was traditionally done in Alsace.
How many grape varieties are there?
Thirteen Alsatian grape varieties.
How does this differ from the 2023 vintage?
It’s the same cuvée, from a different year. Also check out the Complantation 2023.
Is this wine biodynamic?
Yes, the estate is managed using biodynamic methods.
Learn more
Discover the wines of Domaine Marcel Deiss and the white Riesling.
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