Albert Boxler - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg JV 2021 (sec)
93/100
RVF
Grown on the steep, shallow, rocky granite soils of Sommerberg, this Riesling Jeunes Vignes has a beautifully mineral nose, accompanied by delicate, subtle citrus notes. A very refined, well-structured white wine offering great maturity.
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Marked by a beautiful minerality with citrus notes
Mouth
Very fine and well-structured, with beautiful maturity
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2034+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with salmon carpaccio, Munster cheese soufflé, or lobster tail à l'armoricaine...
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
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:
JV stands for "young vines," planted in 1996 and 1998: a slightly compact wine, flavorful but less deep and persistent.
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)