Ratings: Gault Millau 18/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20, RVF 15/20
Breitenberg is located at the westernmost end of the Vallée Noble, home to a south-facing terroir on Volcia sandstone (calcareous sandstone) that is particularly well-suited to Riesling. Here, it beautifully expresses its finesse and aromatic power. This 2005 is a balanced wine with crisp acidity and notes of citrus and white flowers. A great success!
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Eye
A light golden-yellow color, clear and bright
Nose
revealing aromas of exotic fruits (lychee), white flowers, and subtle hints of spice
Palate
A round attack, with a powerful, well-balanced palate featuring pronounced acidity, minerality, and a salty note. Great finesse, with a long, fresh finish
Serve
in a carafe, between 8 and 10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2008
High point
2010
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
Un vin fin pourvu d'une belle acidité à apprécier sur des poissons poêlés ou à la crème, de la truite fuméeou du saumon, des fruits de mer, du homard...<br/>
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 - 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.
Customer rating
2.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. PAUL M. Published on 10/24/2014
Too much residual sugar, one-note. Meh.
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Review by Mr. DIIDER M. Published on May 5, 2020
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Review by Mr. PASCAL T. Published on April 12, 2018
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Review by Mr. GIOVANNI F. Published on 12/16/2013
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