Albert Boxler - Gewurztraminer Brand Grand Cru 2023
95/100
Vinous
"A wonderful Grand Cru!"
“The 2023 Gewurztraminer Brand Grand Cru offers a charming blend of aromas of stinging nettle, rose, white summer flowers, and juicy mirabelle plums. On the palate, a touch of sweetness complements a predominantly taut and elegant structure that beautifully expresses its granitic character. A lovely tension permeates the entire wine, leaving a deep impression of peach, stone fruit, and citrus.” (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Golden yellow dress
Nose
Intense, very expressive, and spicy
Palate
A beautiful expression of Gewürztraminer grown on granite, with a delicate character and a lovely, well-structured, and balanced palate
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2043
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with foie gras, a tarte Tatin, or a sweet-and-savory dish...
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 excel at producing Riesling, the estate’s flagship grape variety. The viticulture is meticulous and demanding, with aging methods tailored to the wines and vintages; there’s not a single misstep here, regardless of the grape variety—even the more modest Sylvaner or Pinot Blanc (though the latter comes from the Brand). The 2016 vintage was a superb success, with wines slightly less dense than the 2015s but which 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 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 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 available; 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 (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The 2023 Brand Grand Cru Gewurztraminer offers a charming blend of aromas of nettle, rose, white summer flowers, and juicy mirabelle plums. On the palate, a touch of sweetness complements a structure that is essentially taut and elegant, clearly expressing its granitic character. A beautiful tension permeates the wine, leaving a deep impression of peach, stone, and citrus. (Sweet)
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