Léon Boesch - Riesling Les Grandes Lignes 2019
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
RVF
"A vintage synonymous with pleasure".
Riesling Les Grandes Lignes reveals an expressive nose of ripe fruit. Refreshing, the palate is held in all its length by a fine acidity in the background that gives the wine its crispness.
Features
Estate
Domaine Léon Boesch
Cuvée
Riesling Les Grandes Lignes
Vintage
2019
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Riesling
Terroirs
Limestone and marl sandstone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Long whole-grape pressing, light settling, fermentation in traditional casks with indigenous yeasts.
Breeding
In tuns (the same as for fermentation), on total lees
Alcohol content
12.5%
Residual sugars
0.2 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
With a little opening, it reveals aromas of hay, white fruit, vine peach and candied citrus.
Mouth
Taut with vibrant, gourmet acidity and a lovely citrus finish.
Serve
AT 8-10°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Ideal with veal head in ravigote sauce, smoked fish, fish rillettes, pickled vegetables, artichoke cream...
Domain Léon Boesch
Alsace
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!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
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 wine:
Tonic, straightforward and delicately fruity, Les Grandes Lignes is very sincere.
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
3.8/5
on 4 reviews
Note and review by M. ERIC B. Published on 20/07/2024
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Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 02/08/2022
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