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Albert Boxler - Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives 2018 (50cl)

Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg|White wine

4/5 (1 customers)

95/100

RVF

(2017 Vintage Notes)

Pinot Gris

smooth

dense

foie gras

grand cru

With intense smoky notes, the nose of this Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives offers aromas of baked apples, pear nectar, white truffle, and honey. The palate opens with a dense, rich mouthfeel, then becomes lively and penetrating, with harmonious acidity, leading to a long, smooth finish.

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Estate

Domaine Albert Boxler

Vintage

Grand Cru Pinot Gris Sommerberg (50cl)

Vintage

2018

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Gris

Regions

Granite formations around Niedermorschwihr

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

10-hour pressing of whole clusters, followed by 2 months of fermentation in oak casks (about 100 years old)

Livestock Farming

11 months in the same barrels used for fermentation (which are about 100 years old)

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

60 g/L

Eye

A pale, brilliant golden-yellow color

Nose

Intense smoky notes, with aromas of baked apples, pear nectar, white truffle, and honey

Palate

A dense, rich attack, followed by a lively, penetrating mid-palate; harmonious acidity; a long, smooth finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2038+

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with chestnuts, slightly aged cheeses, foie gras, terrines... Try it with an Asian or Indian dish...

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5-Star-Rated Estate (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

Since joining the family estate nearly 20 vintages ago, Jean Boxler has gradually refined his winemaking techniques and now produces wines on par with the elite of Alsace. The vineyards are superbly situated—first on the Sommerberg, where Jean owns a significant number of plots, and then on the Brand—two terroirs that truly shine with Riesling, the estate’s flagship grape variety. The viticulture is meticulous and demanding, with aging methods tailored to the wines and vintages; here, there are no missteps, regardless of the grape variety—not even with the more modest Sylvaner or Pinot Blanc (though the latter comes from the Brand). The 2016 vintage is a superb success, with wines that are slightly less dense than the 2015s but will age to perfection. The 2017 vintage allowed the Sylvaners, Pinot Blancs, Muscats, and, of course, the Rieslings to stand out within the lineup. The selection is vast, even though few wines are available directly from the estate.

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Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100 (2017 vintage)

Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)

About the estate:

Jean Boxler, perched on the heights of Niedermorschwihr, has cemented his reputation as a highly demanding producer with his latest vintages. He brings out the full nobility of the Sommerberg Grand Cru, a granite cirque whose steep slopes make working the vineyards particularly difficult. The estate owns 4 hectares there, as well as 1.9 hectares in the Brand Grand Cru. Various cuvées from several plots are available; all have now reached an exceptional level, and exploring their nuances proves to be a fascinating experience!

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 1 review

Review by Mr. REMY P. Published on November 5, 2024

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