Domaine Albert Boxler - Alsace Sylvaner 2024
93/100
Vinous
"It's so delicious with an onion tart!"
“The 2024 Sylvaner comes from vines planted in the 1930s and 1940s, rooted in granite. The nose is very subtle, while the palate is remarkably straightforward. It is on the edges of the palate that a seductive note of creamy, tangy, and floral apple emerges. This is a wine of superb smoothness, with exquisite contours, great finesse, and perfect subtlety. The finish is so supple and fragrant that it leaves you wanting more.” (Vinous 2026)
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Nose
Discreet
Palate
Crisp, tangy, floral, apple-like, creamy, very refined, and delicately fragrant
Serve
Between 10 et 12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with a tart and onion soup, Maroilles cheese, a Munster soufflé...
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) 93/100
About the wine:
The 2024 Sylvaner comes from vines planted in the 1930s and 1940s, rooted in granite. The nose is very subtle, while the palate is remarkably straightforward. A seductive note of creamy, tangy, and floral apple emerges on the edges of the palate. This is a wine of superb smoothness, with exquisite contours, great finesse, and perfect subtlety. The finish is so supple and fragrant that it leaves you wanting more. (Very dry)
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