Domaine Albert Boxler - Alsace Riesling Réserve 2023
93/100
Vinous
92/100
Robert Parker
"Young vines of the GC Sommerberg
Made from the youngest vines of the Sommerberg Grand Cru and its granite soil, it exudes aromas of lemon, almond and herbs. The palate is round, dense, finely tannic and very fresh, with a fine saline finish.
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Eye
Pale yellow colour
Nose
Floral, white fruits, sweet spices and lemon
Mouth
Balanced, elegant, acidic finish with fine bitters, fresh and lively
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with savory/sweet dishes, exotic cuisine, seafood platters...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star rated estates (Outstanding producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
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
Rated wine (guide 2025) 92/100 (Vintage 2022) (Great wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
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
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine Spectator recommended wine producer)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous
Wine rated (guide 2024) 93/100 (Vintage 2022)