“Slim and equally dry, Les Fous is quite firm, refined, and well-balanced. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2022 - RVF). A true delight of freshness, light and airy, the Gewurztraminer Les Fous envelops the palate and develops notes of fruit (pear, pineapple), pastry, and Sichuan pepper. The palate is full-bodied and powerful, structured and fresh.
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Nose
Magical and complex, with notes of fruit (pear, pineapple), pastry, Sichuan pepper, and rose
Palate
Full-bodied and powerful, with a crisp, refreshing structure
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with spiced beef, coriander chicken, or haddock en papillote with pink peppercorns and crisp vegetables...
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 - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 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:
Slim and equally dry, Les Fous comes across as quite firm, refined, and balanced.
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.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PASCAL B. Posted on August 2, 2022
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Review by Mr. JULIEN R. Posted on January 11, 2022
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