Léon Boesch - Crémant d'Alsace Zéro Extra-Brut 2012
Alsace
Effervescent
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Made in the purest Alsatian style, this Crémant Extra-Brut (non-dosed) has been aged on laths for a minimum of 18 months, and will prove an excellent companion as an aperitif, or with a royal sauerkraut. To be enjoyed on any occasion!
Features
Estate
Domaine Léon Boesch
Cuvée
Zéro
Vintage
2012
Designation
Crémant d'Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
50% Pinot Blanc, 15% Pinot Noir, 35% Riesling
Terroirs
calcareous soils
Viticulture
certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
manual with sorting if necessary
Winemaking
Short pressings, very fine settling, fermented in stainless steel tanks on total lees for 9 months. No inputs.
Breeding
aged on laths for at least 18 months
Alcohol content
12,5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
and serve
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
excellent aperitif, accompanies sauerkraut, fruit sorbet, ideal for all occasions...
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
4.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. IVAN B. Published on 24/07/2020
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Note and review by M. JEAN LUC S. Published on 09/07/2018
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Note and review by M. PIERRE C. Published on 14/04/2018
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