Albert Boxler - Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Brand 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Since arriving at the family estate nearly 20 vintages ago, Jean Boxler has slowly refined his techniques to now produce wines on par with the elite of Alsace. The vineyards are splendidly located, first on the Sommerberg, where Jean has a large plot, and then on the Brand, two terroirs that shine with Riesling, the estate's great grape variety. The viticulture is demanding and meticulous, with ageing adapted to the wines and vintages. There are no false notes here, whatever the grape variety, even the most modest Sylvaner or Pinot Blanc (although the latter comes from the Brand). The 2016 vintage is a superb success, with wines that are slightly less dense than 2015 but will age to perfection. 2017 allowed the Sylvaners, Pinot Blancs, Muscats, and of course Rieslings to stand out within the range. The choice is vast, even if few wines are available at the estate.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

The Riesling Grand Cru Brand 2022 is very clear and elegantly aromatic on the nose. On the palate, it is lush but immediately tight and finely tannic. This is an intense and concentrated Riesling, tight and taut, with a long and stimulating finish. A great classic. 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 wine:

Citrus fruits and fresh mint in the Brand, a wine with a unique sparkle, whose sharp structure creates a wine that is still introverted but particularly streamlined.

About the estate:

Perched on the heights of Niedermorschwihr, Jean Boxler confirms his reputation as a highly demanding producer with his latest vintages. He brings out the nobility of the Sommerberg grand cru, a granite cirque whose steep slopes make work particularly difficult. The estate owns 4 hectares here, and 1.9 hectares in the Brand grand cru. Various cuvées from several plots are available; all of them now reach an exceptional level, and exploring their nuances is a fascinating exercise!

Wine Spectator

Wine Enthusiast

Vinous

About wine:

The Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2022 comes from the eastern part of the Brand vineyard, which was planted in 1947. On the nose, mirabelle plum and citrus fruits are enveloped in a light smokiness. The palate is exquisitely clean, rising like a soprano voice, unhindered and clear. The magnificent zest of pale lemon coats the mouth, adding texture and even more of that mouthwatering quality. This is a breathtaking wine, produced by eastern exposure and deeper subsoil. There is no water stress. In the past, this plot was difficult to ripen; today, it displays luminous purity. (Dry to the bone)