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Léon Boesch - Riesling Breitenberg Late Harvest 2004

Léon Boesch - Riesling Breitenberg Vendanges Tardives 2004

Notes: Gault Millau 18/20, RVF 15.5/20
The Riesling grape variety, when grown as a Vendanges Tardives, is exceptionally delicate and requires meticulous care; otherwise, the entire harvest could be lost if Botrytis attacks the grape stems too severely. This is why the estate has chosen well-ventilated sites such as Breitenberg to produce its finest wines, crafted with the precision of works of art.

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Estate

Domaine Léon Boesch

Vintage

Riesling Breitenberg Vendanges Tardives

Vintage

2004

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

slightly calcareous sandstone soils, south-facing

Viticulture

Organic farming since 2000: tilling, treatments with Bordeaux mixture, herbal infusions, and plant-based preparations, as well as fertilization with compost produced on the estate

Grape Harvest

Manual processing in a single pass, with sorting if necessary

Winemaking

Long pressing of whole grapes, light settling, fermentation in traditional oak casks with native yeasts

Livestock farming

Aged in oak barrels (the same ones used for fermentation), on the lees until spring, then on the fine lees until bottling in late August

Alcohol content

14,5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

yellow dress with golden highlights

Nose

stands out for its burst of flavors—coriander, passion fruit, and fresh mint

Palate

A wine characterized by a magnificent freshness from the first sip to the finish, which complements the body

Serve

at 8-10°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink from

2010

Drink before

2016

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

A d&eacute;guster &agrave; l'ap&eacute;ritif, sur une tarte au citron, aux pommes, aux quetsches, &agrave; la mirabelle. Apr&egrave;s 7 &agrave; 9 ans de cave, il sera pr&ecirc;t pour des poissons en sauce go&ucirc;teuse...<br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

Upon returning to the estate in 1999, Matthieu Boesch quickly decided to make the transition to organic and biodynamic farming, earning certification as early as 2006. However, while these sustainable practices are one thing, it took more time for the wines to find their balance in the glass—for the added acidity and tension to develop and harmonize over time. For the past two vintages, we’ve found that this is now the case. Good news!

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

As ardent advocates of biodynamics for over a decade, Matthieu and his wife Marie represent the eleventh generation of the Léon Boesch estate, located in the heart of the Vallée Noble. Here, the Zinnkoepflé grand cru is now dedicated to Gewürztraminer, with the aim of establishing it as a benchmark for a dry, full-bodied style. The estate has been practicing biodynamic agriculture since 2000, and the winery inaugurated in Westhalten in 2010 is a model of bioclimatic design. The wines possess depth and best express the terroirs of the region.

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