Dive into a detailed tasting of Marcel Deiss’s Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives. Appearance, nose, palate, food and wine pairings, aging potential, and our pleasure score: everything you need to discover this great Alsace wine.

GEWURZTRAMINER VENDANGES TARDIVES - MARCEL DEISS

About the House

The Marcel Deiss domaine, based in Bergheim in the heart of Alsace, has embodied tradition and viticultural excellence for several generations. Founded in the 18th century, the estate now spans nearly 27 hectares across a mosaic of exceptional terroirs. Marcel Deiss is known for its commitment to biodynamics, biodiversity preservation, and the celebration of Alsace’s grape varieties. Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives is one of the house’s flagship wines, made from grapes harvested at over-ripeness and offering an intense, authentic expression of Alsace terroir.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Marcel Deiss’s Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives shows a brilliant golden-yellow color, almost amber, with shimmering highlights. Its brightness and viscosity speak to the wine’s richness and concentration of natural sugars, typical of late-harvest wines. In the glass, it immediately charms with its depth and visual density, hinting at an exceptional tasting experience.

Nose

The nose opens with remarkable aromatic intensity. Exotic notes of lychee, mango, and candied fruit quickly give way to rose, honey, sweet spices, and gingerbread. With air, the bouquet grows more complex, revealing hints of dried fruit, candied orange peel, and white pepper. The aromatic richness is spellbinding, just what you’d expect from a great late-harvest Gewurztraminer.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is broad, generous, and silky. The entry is soft, with flavors of exotic fruit, marmalade, and honey, carried by a lovely freshness that balances the sweetness beautifully. The texture is luscious, almost velvety, with remarkable length. Spices, rose, and a fine bitter note on the finish lift the whole wine, delivering exceptional aromatic persistence. This wine seduces with its complexity, balance, and controlled power.

Food & Wine Pairings

Marcel Deiss’s Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives pairs beautifully with refined, bold cuisine. It will elevate pan-seared foie gras, poultry with exotic fruit, or lightly spiced Asian dishes. It also works wonderfully with blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort or Bleu d’Auvergne, and makes an ideal partner for desserts built around fruit, honey, or spices. You can also enjoy it on its own as a meditative wine.

Aging Potential

This wine has excellent aging potential, and can evolve beautifully for 15 to 20 years, or even longer under the right conditions. Over time, its aromatic palette will grow more complex, developing notes of candied fruit, beeswax, and dried fruit, while retaining its freshness and vitality.

Our Rating

18/20: A wine of great elegance, combining power, complexity, and harmony. A true pleasure for lovers of great Alsace sweet wines.

Conclusion

Marcel Deiss’s Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives is a true ode to the richness and diversity of Alsace terroir. Its aromatic generosity, silky texture, and remarkable balance make it an exceptional wine, to be savored on special occasions or alongside a fine gourmet meal. A must for lovers of off-dry wines and memorable discoveries.