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Léon Boesch - Pinot Noir Luss 2018

Léon Boesch - Pinot Noir Luss 2018

91/100

RVF

Pinot Noir
aromatic
licorice

“Notes of peony and cherry in the lovely Luss Pinot Noir, a meticulously crafted wine with delicate licorice-like tannins that combines ripe fruit with freshness.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) Don’t miss it!

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Estate

Domaine Léon Boesch

Vintage

Pinot Noir Luss

Vintage

2018

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

South-facing on limestone soil

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

One month of whole-cluster maceration with punching down

Livestock farming

Aged in oak barrels for over 5 years, with malolactic fermentation in barrel, and topped up every 2 to 3 weeks without racking

Alcohol content

13.8%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Dark red dress

Nose

Aromas of fresh wood, caramelized nougat, fig, blueberry pie, and blackcurrant jam

Palate

Soft, elegant tannins, well-balanced, with a refreshing finish

Serve

At 12-14°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Perfect with beef bourguignon, tarte flambée, and any hearty red meat

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

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

About the estate:

After returning to the estate in 1999, Matthieu Boesch was quick to make the switch 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 structure to develop depth and complexity. 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

Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100

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 tasting the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

Notes of peony and cherry in the lovely Luss Pinot Noir, a meticulously crafted wine with delicate licorice-like tannins that balances ripe fruit with freshness.

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 exclusively 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 bioclimatic model. The wines possess depth and best express the terroirs of the region.

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