Léon Boesch - Gewurztraminer Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2018
93/100
RVF
“A very accomplished VT: delicious sweetness, spicy vibrancy, and flavors that are perfectly balanced and precise. ” (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 lovely freshness and spicy notes on the finish. A must-try from the estate!
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Eye
A beautiful straw-gold dress
Nose
An explosive bouquet of fruit: Williams pear, apricot compote, tropical fruits, orangeade, white pepper, acacia blossoms, and white rose
Palate
A smooth, delicate attack, with a magnificent freshness that carries the wine through notes of 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, and dark chocolates...
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 (2021 guide) 93/100
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:
A very well-crafted vintage: rich, savory notes, a spicy kick, and flavors that are perfectly balanced and precise.
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
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN PHILIPPE C. Published on July 22, 2024
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Review by Ms. CHRISTINE D. Posted on May 4, 2023
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Review by Mr. RAYMOND H. Posted on 12/28/2021
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