89/100
Wine Spectator
Elegant, fresh and spring-like, the nose of this Pinot Blanc reveals notes of dew-wet grass, primroses, flowering chervil, verbena, wild mint and eucalyptus, with hints of butter and candied lemon. Concentrated on the palate, the wine is round, sensual and fleshy, with aromas of pear and yellow plum, followed by hints of lime, mandarin and grapefruit, and a slightly saline finish.
Features
Estate
Domaine Albert Boxler
Cuvée
Pinot Blanc
Vintage
2021
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Blanc
Terroirs
Granitic around Niedermorschwihr
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunch pressed for 10 hours, fermented for 2 months in 100-year-old oak barrels.
Breeding
11 months in the same tuns used for fermentation (about 100 years old)
Alcohol content
13%
Residual sugars
3 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Elegant, fresh and spring-like, with notes of dew-wet grass, primroses, flowering chervil, verbena, wild mint and eucalyptus, and hints of butter and candied lemon.
Mouth
Concentrated, beautifully rounded, sensual and fleshy, with aromas of pear and yellow plum, followed by hints of lime, mandarin and grapefruit, and a slightly salty finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
As an aperitif with sea urchins, tzatziki, feta and bread, or to accompany a delicious seafood sauerkraut, veal stew, lemon chicken...
Albert Boxler Estate
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star rated estates (Outstanding producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the domain :
Since his arrival at the family estate nearly 20 vintages ago, Jean Boxler has slowly fine-tuned the winemaking process, and today is on a par with Alsace's elite. The vines are splendidly situated, firstly on the Sommerberg, where Jean has a large parcel of land, and secondly on the Brand, two terroirs that shine for Riesling, the estate's main grape variety. The viticulture is demanding and meticulous, the ageing adapted to the wines and vintages, here no false note, whatever the grape variety, even the most modest sylvaner or pinot blanc (but the latter comes from the Brand). Superb success for the 2016s, with wines a little less dense than 2015 but which will age to perfection. 2017 saw the sylvaners, pinots blancs, muscats and, of course, rieslings stand out in the range. The choice is vast, even if few wines are available on the estate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
About the domain :
Jean Boxler, perched on the heights of Niedermorschwihr, confirms his reputation as a highly demanding producer. He gives all his nobility to the Sommerberg grand cru, a granite cirque whose steep slope makes the work particularly difficult. The estate owns 4 hectares of this and 1.9 hectares of the Brand grand cru. Different cuvées from different parcels are offered, all of which have now reached an exceptional level, and exploring their nuances is a fascinating exercise!
Wine Spectator
Rated 89/100 (Vintage 2018) (Very good wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PATRICK P. Published on 19/09/2024
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