Léon Boesch - Pinot Gris L'Enchanteur 2018

Name: Léon Boesch - Pinot Gris L'Enchanteur 2018
Brand: Domaine Léon Boesch
Rating: 3.4 (14 reviews)

Alsace|White wine|Organic

Alsace

White

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3.4/5 (14 customers)

3*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

(2017 Vintage ratings)

pinot gris

sweet

foie gras

"A marvel!"

There's something magical about L'Enchanteur, with its whirlwind of undergrowth, toasted and candied fruit flavors. The lively, straightforward palate is immediately captivating. The wine seems weightless, the harmony between sweetness and acidity perfect.

Features

Estate

Domaine Léon Boesch

Cuvée

L'Enchanteur

Vintage

2018

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Gris

Terroirs

Slightly calcareous sandstone

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Long whole-grape pressing, light settling, fermentation in barrels with indigenous yeasts.

Breeding

In tuns, on total lees

Alcohol content

14.8%

Residual sugars

50.4 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Golden hue

Nose

Aromas of pastry, quince, apricot, honey blossom

Mouth

Smooth and balanced between sweetness and freshness

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies roquefort or foie gras, a tangy dessert...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

Having returned to the domaine in 1999, Matthieu Boesch was quick to take the plunge into organic and biodynamic viticulture, with certification in hand as early as 2006. However, while virtuous practices are one thing, it took more time for the wines to find their balance in the glass, for the extra acidity and tension to support each other in the sense of length. For the past two vintages, we've found this to be the case. Good news for us!

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2020 guide) 3*Favorite (Vintage 2017) (Exceptional wine)

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

Domaine rated (2024 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

Fervent advocates of biodynamic viticulture for over ten years, Matthieu and his wife Marie represent the eleventh generation of the Léon Boesch estate in the heart of the Vallée Noble. Here, the Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru is now dedicated to Gewurztraminer, setting the benchmark for a dry, full-bodied style. The estate has been working biodynamically since 2000, and the winery inaugurated in Westhalten in 2010 is a bioclimatic model. The wines have depth and express the terroirs of the area to the full.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.4/5

on 14 reviews