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Léon Boesch - Gewurztraminer Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2018

Alsace

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93/100

RVF

gewurztraminer
spicy
precise

"A very accomplished VT: savory sugars, spicy brightness, and precise, precise flavors". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF). Its aromas of fruit (Williams pear, apricot compote, exotic fruit), pepper and white rose harmonize perfectly with a lovely freshness and spicy notes on the finish. A must-have from the estate!

Features

Estate

Domaine Léon Boesch

Cuvée

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé Vendanges Tardives

Vintage

2018

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Gewurztraminer

Terroirs

Calcareous-gritty soils (Muschelkalk)

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

13.4%

Residual sugars

121.4 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful straw gold dress

Nose

Explosive fruit basket nose: Williams pear, apricot compote, exotic fruit, orangeade, white pepper, acacia flowers and white rose.

Mouth

Smooth, delicate attack, magnificent freshness that carries the wine on to carambola and lychee.

Serve

Decant at 10-11°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

A perfect accompaniment to foie gras, cheese platters, fine pastries, bitter chocolates...

Domain Léon Boesch

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

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:

A very accomplished VT: savory sugars, spicy sparkle, precise and accurate flavors.

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.

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