2023 Domaine Marcel Deiss Rotenberg Alsace

The 2023 Rotenberg in this vintage reverted to its German cadastral name, as the French translation La Colline Rouge was used for wines that had skin maceration. This was made from directly pressed grapes, namely a field blend of Pinot Gris and Riesling rooted in south-facing, red-tinged Jurassic limestone. The nose offers vivid apple crunch, slight smokiness and beautifully crunchy apple skin. The palate is smooth, bright and fluid in nature, with the freshness and inherent coolness of limestone. This is streamlined, juicy and vivid, with an almost imperceptible 8.5 g/L of residual sweetness.(AK)