Mambourg 2018 Marcel Deiss

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

Predominantly based on Pinot Gris that is cultivated on the very rocky soils on the east flank of the site, the 2018 Grand Cru Mambourg offers a deep, pure and aromatic, pretty Burgundian bouquet of crushed stones, blood oranges, almond cakes and iodine. Full-bodied, fresh and quite intense on the palate, this is a powerful but pure and fresh Mambourg with fine tannins and structural, fruity bitters on the finish. Mathieu Deiss compares it with Hermitage Blanc, yet I wonder if the wine has the richness and generosity of perfect ripeness. It was raised in Burgundian pièces for one year. 14.46 % stated alcohol. Bone dry. Natural cork.

James Suckling (96)

Deep nose of dried pear and melted butter with notes of cinnamon and cooked quince. Rich and full-bodied, but by some miracle it remains restrained, delicate and fresh. All this stands on a base of very fine tannins, giving the expansive whole a seriously dry personality. Long, complex finish with some real mystery. A field blend of traditional varieties, focused on the pinot family of grapes. From organically grown grapes with Ecocert certification.

BOW (8.75)