Marcel Deiss ‘Le Jeu Des Verts’ Orange (Maceration) ‘23

This unique white wine from Marcel Deiss presents a deep, luminous copper-orange hue, a clear signature of its extended skin contact. The nose is wildly complex and intriguing, offering a bold array of aromas: dried orange peel, apricot jam, hay, saffron, and a distinct nutty, oxidative note. On the palate, it is broad, tannic, and structured more like a light red wine, yet it carries a core of flavors including bitter orange, stewed peach, walnut, and a deep, earthy minerality. The finish is long, dry, and intensely savory. This is a "white" wine made using red wine techniques, undergoing prolonged maceration on the skins to extract tannin, color, and profound flavor complexity. Earning 93 points for its daring and character, this is a challenging but rewarding partner for strong cheeses, curry dishes, or earthy pâtés.