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Léon Boesch - Alsace Grand Cru Gewurztraminer Zinnkoepflé 2019

Alsace

White

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92/100

RVF

gewurztraminer
potential

"A great racy wine with great potential".

"The Gewurztraminer is easily tamed by the strength of the Zinnkoepflé terroir: a still immature wine with plenty of reserves". (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 - 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. Powerful, delicate and long on the palate.

Features

Estate

Domaine Léon Boesch

Cuvée

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé

Vintage

2019

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

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

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

2029

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

A perfect match for lobster a la plancha, scallop tartare and soft cheeses...

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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 (2022 guide) 92/100

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:

The Gewurztraminer is easily tamed by the strength of the Zinnkoepflé terroir: a still immature wine with plenty of reserves.

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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