Léon Boesch - Gewurztraminer Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2018
93/100
RVF
"A very accomplished VT: delicious sugars, spicy brightness, accuracy and precision of flavors. " (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF). Its aromas of fruit (Williams pear, apricot compote, exotic fruits), pepper and white rose harmonize perfectly with a beautiful freshness and spicy notes on the finish. A must-try from the estate!
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Eye
Very beautiful straw gold color
Nose
Explosive nose of fruit basket: Williams pear, apricot compote, exotic fruits, orangeade, white pepper, acacia flowers, and white rose
Mouth
Creamy and delicate attack, magnificent freshness that carries the wine over star fruit and lychee.
Serve
Decant at 10-11°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with foie gras, cheese platters, fine pastries, dark chocolates...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Matthieu Boesch returned to the estate in 1999 and quickly decided to take the plunge into organic and biodynamic farming, obtaining certification in 2006. However, virtuous practices are one thing, but it took more time for the wines to find their balance in the glass, for the extra acidity and tension to support each other in the long term. Over the last two vintages, we feel that this is now the case. Good news!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good-quality wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About wine:
A very accomplished VT: delicious sugars, spicy brightness, accuracy and precision of flavors.
About the estate:
Fervent advocates of biodynamics for over ten years, Matthieu and his wife Marie represent the eleventh generation of the Léon Boesch estate, in the heart of the Vallée Noble. Here, the Zinnkoepflé grand cru is now dedicated to Gewurztraminer, raising it to the status of a benchmark for a dry, full-bodied style. The estate has been practicing biodynamic agriculture since 2000, and the cellar inaugurated in Westhalten in 2010 is a bioclimatic model. The wines have depth and express the terroirs of the area to the fullest.
Customer rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE C. Published on 07/22/2024
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Review and opinion by Ms. CHRISTINE D. Published on 04/05/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. RAYMOND H. Published on 12/28/2021
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