Alsace Cru Blanc Grasberg Marcel Deiss 2012 (750ML)

92 Points, Ian D'Agata, Vinous: "Bright gold-tinged yellow. Gewürztraminer-dominated aromas and flavors of lichee, honey and Oriental spices. Rich, dense and suave in the mouth, with a lovely tactile quality, an enticing sugar/acid balance and outstanding length. Similar to the Rotenberg in its aroma and flavor profile but with a more exotic Gewürztraminer presence. Mathieu Deiss thinks that in a few years' time the Gewürztraminer’s presence will not be as obvious, which is in fact what happens to all their wines when the signature of the terroir begins to shine through. The Grasberg is a much later-ripening north-facing site than the Rotenberg, for example, and is planted mainly to Gewürztraminer and Riesling." 04/15

94 Points, Stephan Reinhardt, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Intensely and luminously yellow in color, the 2012 Grasberg comes from the north facing site of the Altenberg Grand Cru. The field blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer comes from a shallow, reddish Jurassic limestone with iron but no clay at all, and starts with a charmingly aromatic and exotic bouquet where honey flavors and roses are displayed along with lychees, ripe apricots, peaches and some lemon aromas. It shows rather tropical than domestic fruit aromas at this early moment. However, the explosion on the nose is very well defined and underlined by a coolish and very distinctive stoniness. Rich, intense and nobly sweet (in fact: medium-dry) on the palate, where the crystalline acidity and hidden mineral piquancy make this a superbly balanced and voluptuous wine of great vitality, elegance and finesse. The finish is very long and salty. This is a great wine in the medium-dry Auslese style that should be opened one or two hours before being served. Highly recommended, especially best with fish." 10/15