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Grand cru and crus d'Alsace wines are at the top of the Deiss "kingdom" pyramid, but in recent years varietal labels have given way to field blends, even in wines lower down the hierarchy, following the Burgundy model. Riquewihr is what we call a "village" wine for the winery and comes from different parts of the village of Riquewihr (the source of Alsatian tourism and one of the most picturesque villages in Alsace), specifically the lieu-dits Engelsreben and Rosenbourg. Of the Deiss "village" wines, this is clearly the richest in character. Juicy fruit full of ripe flesh, robust but also with an intense "cool" character on the palate.
Organic and biodynamic vineyards at the end of the village with the classic non-interventionist winemaking of Deiss, which allows the terroir to express itself freely in their wines. Whole bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation, and maturation with the lees for 12 months in foudres. The soils are rich in silica, with a clay-limestone subsoil. A dry wine, dense and intense from the combination of Riesling and Pinot Gris.
An awesome balance of freshness and oxidative character, a hint of honey aromas and richness reminiscent of the equally wonderful sparkling wines from the Chenin Blanc variety. Indigene does not want or resemble champagne in any way. The slow second fermentation in the bottle, which can last for over six months, contributes to the complexity of the wine,...
