Albert Boxler - Gewurztraminer Brand Grand Cru 2012

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Very fine citrus and floral aromas, pure and refined on the palate. Although the balance is richer than in the cuvée reserve, the fine acidity and bitterness will gradually unfold over time. Splendid persistence.

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.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

About the wine:

This Gewurztraminer takes us on a journey, sometimes to the heart of a beehive, sometimes to the islands. Notes of honey and exotic fruit (mango, pineapple, guava) adorn this rich, voluptuously undulating framework. We're tormented to the point of forgetting dessert!

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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!

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