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Albert Boxler - Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Brand 2022
Albert Boxler - Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Brand 2022

Albert Boxler - Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Brand 2022

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic

97/100

Vinous

96/100

RVF

94/100

Robert Parker

Riesling
white meat
grand cru

“'A great classic' (Wine Advocate)”

“The 2022 Riesling Brand Grand Cru comes from the eastern part of the Brand vineyard, which was planted in 1947. On the nose, mirabelle plums and citrus are enveloped in a hint of smokiness. The palate is exquisitely crisp, rising like a soprano’s voice—unhindered and clear. Magnificent pale lemon zest coats the mouth, along with the texture and even more of that mouthwatering quality. It is a breathtaking wine” (Vinous 2024)

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Estate

Domaine Albert Boxler

Vintage

Grand Cru Riesling Brand

Vintage

2022

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

Granitic soils on very steep slopes, shallow and very stony soils

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

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

Livestock Farming

11 months in the same cask

Alcohol content

13.5%

Residual sugars

3 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Stunning Dress

Nose

Citrus and fresh mint

Palate

Sharp, refined, intense, and concentrated, with a long, lingering finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2035+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with chicken, trout with almonds, sauerkraut...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

The 2022 Riesling Grand Cru Brand is very clear and elegantly aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is lush yet immediately firm and subtly tannic; this is an intense and concentrated Riesling, firm and taut, with a long and stimulating finish. A true classic. 13% alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the winery in April 2024.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

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 wine:

Citrus and fresh mint in the Brand, a wine with a unique vibrancy, whose sharp structure defines a wine that is still reserved but particularly refined.

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

Wine Spectator

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

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

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

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 97/100

About the wine:

The 2022 Riesling Brand Grand Cru comes from the eastern section of the Brand vineyard, which was planted in 1947. On the nose, mirabelle plums and citrus are enveloped in a hint of smokiness. The palate is exquisitely crisp, rising like a soprano’s voice—unhindered and clear. The magnificent zest of pale lemon coats the palate, along with the texture and even more of that mouthwatering quality. It is a breathtaking wine, born of an eastern exposure and deeper subsoil. There is no water stress. In the past, this plot was difficult to bring to ripeness; today, it displays a luminous purity. (Bone-dry)

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