Albert Boxler - Pinot Gris Brand Grand Cru 2018
Alsace
White
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93/100
RVF
"Sublime harmony!"
Power and finesse in one! This white Grand Cru is both rich and mineral, oscillating between small flowers and candied fruit. Ideal for special occasions!
Features
Estate
Domaine Albert Boxler
Cuvée
Grand Cru Pinot Gris Brand
Vintage
2018
Designation
Alsace Grand Cru
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Gris
Terroirs
Granitic soils, very steep slopes, shallow and very stony soils
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole grapes pressed, fermented in casks for 2 months
Breeding
11 months in barrel
Alcohol content
14%
Residual sugars
20 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Golden yellow colour
Nose
Almost smoky
Mouth
Full-bodied and soft, sustained by a very fine acidity that ends on a fresh and invigorating note.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with sauerkraut, grilled salmon, poultry...
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 arriving 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
Rated (2019 guide) 93/100 (Vintage 2016)
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, has confirmed his reputation as a highly demanding producer with recent vintages. 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
Domaine Rated Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer reviews
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