Albert Boxler - Riesling Sommerberg Grand Cru 2024
96/100
Vinous
"Crystal!"
“The 2024 Riesling Sommerberg Grand Cru is harvested from the very heart of the vineyard and thus always exhibits a bit more intensity. Its citrus charm envelops almost creamy notes of yellow peach within the liveliness of lemon. On the palate, it offers a wonderfully fluid, crystalline, and pure expression of citrus aromas: lively, clear, precise, and timeless. It possesses great tension, with a hint of pepper on a long, creamy, and vibrant finish. A magnificent and superb Riesling.” (Vinous 2026)
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Eye
golden yellow dress
Nose
characterized by a lovely minerality with citrus notes
Palate
A very expressive wine, with a lovely balance of fruit and minerality; round with nice acidity
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2028
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with sauerkraut, grilled salmon, or poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-Star 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 to the point where he 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 with Riesling, the estate’s flagship grape variety. The viticulture is demanding and meticulous, with aging methods tailored to the wines and vintages; here, there is not a single misstep, regardless of the grape variety, even the more modest Sylvaner or Pinot Blanc (though the latter comes from the Brand). The 2016 vintage is a superb success, with wines slightly less dense than the 2015 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 range. The selection is vast, even though few wines are available at the estate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 estate:
Perched on the heights of Niedermorschwihr, Jean Boxler 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-clad amphitheater whose steep slopes make cultivation 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 (2026 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
The 2024 Riesling Sommerberg Grand Cru is harvested from the very heart of the vineyard and thus always exhibits a bit more intensity. Its citrus charm envelops almost creamy notes of yellow peach within the liveliness of lemon. On the palate, it offers a wonderfully fluid, crystalline, and pure expression of citrus aromas: lively, clear, precise, and timeless. It possesses great tension, with a hint of pepper on a long, creamy, and vibrant finish. A magnificent and superb Riesling. (Very dry)
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