The 1989 Marcel Deiss Altenberg de Bergheim Sélection de Grains Nobles is an intense, mature, and beautifully integrated sweet wine. It's particularly noted for its pungency, which perfectly matches its sweetness, both underpinned by a lively acidity, culminating in a growing caramel note on the finish. Marcel Deiss is renowned for its "complantation" practice in Altenberg de Bergheim, where various grape varieties are planted and vinified together, contributing to the complexity of their wines, especially those made from noble rot-affected grapes (Sélection de Grains Nobles) which concentrate sugars and acids. Despite being labeled Riesling SGN, this wine offers classic Gewürztraminer-like flavors of rose, lychee, grapefruit, and spice, which are concentrated and amplified. It delivers intense, mature, and beautifully integrated sweet notes, balanced by its characteristic pungency and lively acidity, leading to that distinctive caramel finish. Other SGN wines from Altenberg de Bergheim have displayed aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, honey, candied quince, lemon curd, orange jelly, and sweet spices. Aged Riesling notes such as canned pineapple, petrol, and candied lemon peel, alongside dried apricot and peach (typical of Pinot Gris) and aromatic hints of Gewürztraminer (cinnamon, marzipan), have also been observed in wines from this esteemed vineyard. 🍴 Food pairing suggestions: This exquisite sweet wine is delightful on its own, but also pairs wonderfully with aged cheeses (such as Munster) or a fresh fruit salad. It can also complement Northern Italian cheeses and ricotta pastries. Its balance of sweetness and acidity makes it a versatile partner for rich desserts or foie gras. 🥂 Event suggestions: The 1989 Marcel Deiss SGN is perfectly suited for a very special celebration, such as a milestone anniversary, a sophisticated dessert course at a gourmet meal, or as a contemplative digestif among connoisseurs. It's a wine to be savored slowly, appreciating its profound complexity and evolution. 【 An intense, mature, and beautifully integrated Sélection de Grains Nobles with remarkable balance and longevity 】 Serving advice: For a sweet wine of this age, the cork will be very fragile; use an Ah-So or Durand opener with extreme care. Decanting is generally not necessary for sweet wines unless there's significant sediment, but allowing it to breathe in the glass for 15-30 minutes can help it open up. Serve well chilled, around 8-10°C (46-50°F), to highlight its freshness and balance against the sweetness.