Albert Boxler - Pinot Gris Sommerberg W Grand Cru 2017
16,5/20
RVF
93/100
Robert Parker
"Slightly sweet, the 2017 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg Wiptal has a flinty nose and is very refined and elegant on the palate. Structured by fine tannins and persistent salinity, this 2017 Sommerberg W develops a long and intense finish. It should be perfectly paired with foie gras." (Wine Advocate 2018)
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Fine and expressive with fairly pronounced smoky notes
Mouth
Powerful and well balanced by acidity and substance, it expresses well the finesse of Sommerberg granite.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032+
Food and wine pairings
To be enjoyed with lobster bavarois, Bresse chicken, slow-cooked white meat, pan-fried foie gras...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star estate (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
Since arriving at the family estate nearly 20 vintages ago, Jean Boxler has slowly refined his techniques to now produce wines on par with the elite of Alsace. The vineyards are splendidly located, first on the Sommerberg, where Jean has a large plot, and then on the Brand, two terroirs that shine with Riesling, the estate's great grape variety. The viticulture is demanding and meticulous, with ageing adapted to the wines and vintages. There are no false notes here, whatever the grape variety, even the most modest Sylvaner or Pinot Blanc (although the latter comes from the Brand). The 2016 vintage is a superb success, with wines that are slightly less dense than 2015 but will age to perfection. 2017 allowed the Sylvaners, Pinot Blancs, Muscats, and of course Rieslings to stand out within the range. The choice is vast, even if few wines are available at the estate.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Slightly sweet, the 2017 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg Wiptal has a flinty nose and is very refined and elegant on the palate. Structured by fine tannins and persistent salinity, this 2017 Sommerberg W develops a long and intense finish. It should be perfectly paired with foie gras. Tasted in October 2018.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2020 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
Ample and generous, the Sommerberg W Pinot Gris is a semi-dry wine. Its notes of hazelnuts and praline will be a hit at the table, with the patina of age.
About the estate:
Perched on the heights of Niedermorschwihr, Jean Boxler confirms his reputation as a highly demanding producer with his latest vintages. He brings out the nobility of the Sommerberg grand cru, a granite cirque whose steep slopes make work particularly difficult. The estate owns 4 hectares here, and 1.9 hectares in the Brand grand cru. Various cuvées from several plots are available; all of them now reach an exceptional level, and exploring their nuances is a fascinating exercise!
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer rating
5/5
based on 2 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. ALBERT M. Published on 06/22/2023
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Review and opinion by Mr. FLORIAN D. Published on 05/22/2021
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