From the granitic terroirs around Niedermorschwihr, this Pinot Gris Réserve reveals a rich, ripe nose. It's an expressive, well-balanced wine, well marked by minerality on the palate, with lovely smoky notes, which will give pleasure for a decade or so, as an aperitif, with poultry or lobster...
Features
Estate
Domaine Albert Boxler
Cuvée
Réserve
Vintage
2013
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Gris - assemblage de Pinot Gris sur granite (Brand et Sommerberg) avec un Pinot Gris Heimbourg sur calcaire
Terroirs
granite, steep slope and limestone in the commune of Turckheim in the Brand continuity, south-facing for the granite and west-facing for the limestone, shallow and very stony soil for the granite, richer and fatter for the limestone.
Viticulture
organically cultivated vineyard (not claimed)
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
whole grape pressing, static settling, no thermoregulation, 2 to 6 months fermentation
Breeding
11 months on lees
Alcohol content
14%
Residual sugars
7 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
golden yellow colour
Nose
rich, beautifully mature
Mouth
a wine well marked by minerality on the finish, with smoky notes
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2023
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 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
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
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