Albert Boxler - Alsace Pinot Blanc Réserve 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Since arriving at the family estate nearly 20 vintages ago, Jean Boxler has slowly fine-tuned the winemaking process, and today is on a par with Alsace's elite. The vines are splendidly situated, firstly on the Sommerberg, where Jean has a large parcel of land, and secondly on the Brand, two terroirs that shine for Riesling, the estate's main grape variety. The viticulture is demanding and meticulous, the ageing adapted to the wines and vintages, here no false note, whatever the grape variety, even the most modest sylvaner or pinot blanc (but the latter comes from the Brand). Superb success for the 2016s, with wines a little less dense than 2015 but which will age to perfection. 2017 saw the sylvaners, pinots blancs, muscats and, of course, rieslings stand out in the range. The choice is vast, even if few wines are available on the estate.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

Pinot Blanc Réserve 2022 comes from Brand Kirchberg (80%) and Niedermorschwihr granite soils, giving it texture and suppleness. The wine is rich and intense on the palate, yet fresh, vital, well-structured and saline on the finish. This is a fairly complex Pinot Blanc from vines over 50 years old. 13% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the estate in April 2024.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

Unbound and crisp, Pinot Blanc deserves a decanting to get rid of its gas.

About the domain :

Jean Boxler, perched on the heights of Niedermorschwihr, has confirmed his reputation as a highly demanding producer with recent vintages. He gives all his nobility to the Sommerberg grand cru, a granite cirque whose steep slope makes the work particularly difficult. The estate owns 4 hectares of this and 1.9 hectares of the Brand grand cru. Different cuvées from different parcels are offered, all of which have now reached an exceptional level, and exploring their nuances is a fascinating exercise!

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Vinous

About the wine:

Pinot Blanc Réserve 2022 is a pure Pinot Blanc from a plot of Grand Cru Barnd and a plot of Niedermorschwihr, both on granite. They are harvested together, then pressed and fermented together. On the nose, the flesh and rind of red pears are evident, bordered by light notes of mango. The palate is lively, fresh and intense, with notes of pear skin and zest. This is a very fresh Pinot Blanc, with plenty of verve and direction. A zesty energy shines through (bone-dry).