Léon Boesch - Gewurztraminer Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru 2018
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
90/100
RVF
This prestigious terroir takes its name "Tête au Soleil" from its southern exposure. Vines flourish here at altitudes of up to 430 meters on a terroir of shell limestone. Gewurztraminer is the king of this sloping hillside, offering a majestic wine with oriental notes of spices, star anise and finely mentholated pepper. Full-bodied on the palate, combining power, finesse and length to finish with magnificent, subtle bitters. A great racy wine!
Features
Estate
Domaine Léon Boesch
Cuvée
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé
Vintage
2018
Designation
Alsace Grand Cru
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Gewurztraminer
Terroirs
Calcareous-gritty 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
14,4%
Residual sugars
0.2 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
A delicate nose that needs time to release its aromas of yellow peach, apricot, marshmallow and wet stone.
Mouth
Full-bodied attack, enveloping structure crossed by lemony acidity, elegant bitters accompanied by fruit and spices, taking us to the Orient.
Serve
Decant at 8-10°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
A perfect match for lobster a la plancha, scallop tartare and soft cheeses...
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 (2021 guide) 90/100
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:
Still on the reserve, the Gewurztraminer Zinkoepflé is quite incisive: harvested early, it has retained herbaceous notes and doesn't avoid a little heat on the finish.
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
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PHILIPPE C. Published on 22/07/2024
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Note and review by M. JULIEN P. Published on 10/10/2022
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