Léon Boesch - Gewurztraminer Les Fous 2019
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
RVF
"Les Fous is firm, clean and fair. (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - RVF). A true delicacy of freshness, Les Fous Gewurztraminer envelops the mouth and develops notes of fruit (pear, pineapple), pastry and Sichuan pepper. The palate is full and powerful, structured and fresh.
Features
Estate
Domaine Léon Boesch
Cuvée
Gewurztraminer Les Fous
Vintage
2019
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Gewurztraminer
Terroirs
Calcareous sandstone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Long whole-grape pressing, fermentation in traditional casks with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
In casks (the same as for fermentation) on total lees
Alcohol content
14.1%
Residual sugars
0.2 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Magical and complex, of fruit (pear, pineapple), pastry, Sichuan pepper and rose.
Mouth
Ample and powerful, structured by its freshness and crispness
Serve
AT 8-10°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to spiced beef, chicken with coriander, haddock papillote with pink pepper and crunchy vegetables...
Domaine Léon Boesch
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine 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 by 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
Rated wine (guide 2022) 91/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 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:
Les Fous is firm, clean and fair.
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
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 02/08/2022
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Note and review by M. JULIEN R. Published on 11/01/2022
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