Léon Boesch - Crémant d'Alsace Brut Réserve 2009
Alsace
Effervescent
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This lovely Crémant d'Alsace Brut Réserve is a blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir grown on sandstone soil. A sparkling wine produced according to the rules of the art, it benefits from 24 months' ageing on laths. A wine that reveals its citrus and red fruit aromas, with a supple attack, toasty notes and citrus fruits on the palate. To be enjoyed on any occasion!
Features
Estate
Domaine Léon Boesch
Cuvée
Brut Réserve
Vintage
2009
Designation
Crémant d'Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
35% Pinot Auxerrois, 15% Pinot Blanc, 25% Pinot Noir, 25% Riesling
Terroirs
Sandstone floors
Viticulture
ECOCERT-certified organic farming
Harvest
Manual with sorting if necessary
Winemaking
fermented in stainless steel tanks on lees for 9 months
Breeding
Bottled in spring with re-fermentation, aged on laths for a minimum of 24 months
Alcohol content
11,8%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful golden colour with fine bubbles
Nose
a profusion of aromas: red fruit syrup, vanilla, strawberry jam, brioche
Mouth
the attack is taut with lots of fruit on the finish
Serve
at 6-8°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2014
Food and wine pairing
Excellent apéritif, il accompagne agréablement une choucroute royale, un sorbet de fruits. A savourer en toutes occasions...<br/>
Domaine Léon Boesch
Crémant d'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 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
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 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
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. RENE M. Published on 10/04/2021
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