Albert Boxler - Alsace Pinot Gris Réserve 2022
91/100
Vinous
"A benchmark for Pinot Gris!"
On the first sniff of this Pinot Gris Réserve, you’ll find lovely notes of mandarin, pink grapefruit, mirabelle plum, apricot, and white chocolate, followed by more herbaceous notes like mint and linden, all full of complexity and intensity. Bursting with energy, the palate offers roundness and sensuality, with beautiful tension and minerality, along with spicy notes that blend beautifully with hints of citrus and smoke, leading to a luscious and very long finish.
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Eye
Pale yellow dress
Nose
Lovely notes of mandarin, pink grapefruit, mirabelle plum, apricot, and white chocolate on the initial nose, followed by complex and intense herbaceous notes (mint, linden) and subtle hints of licorice
Palate
Bursting with energy, round and sensual, with beautiful structure and minerality, spicy notes beautifully blended with hints of citrus and smoke, and a rich, very long finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2032
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with traditional sauerkraut, Creole sausage rougail, Sichuan-style chicken, or even with samosas, a veal tagine with fruit, or a “wurst” with curry and cumin...
Bettane & Desseauve
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 splendidly 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, and the aging processes are 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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. 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 confirmed 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 vineyard 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 offered; 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)
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100 (2021 vintage)
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