Domaine Léon Boesch Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives 2005
Ratings: Gault Millau 18.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 16/20
From the most prestigious terroir of the Léon Boesch estate, the Zinnkoepflé (one of the 50 Alsatian Grands Crus), the Gewurztraminer is harvested late to achieve optimal concentration of natural sugars. A remarkable 2005 in more ways than one, full of charm and smoothness, while retaining a lovely minerality and great lightness. A vintage in the purest Alsatian style!
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Eye
Deep, golden-yellow color with golden highlights
Nose
a complex blend of mirabelle plum, passion fruit, and pineapple
Palate
On the palate, the liqueur is perfectly integrated into the wine, accompanied by a delicate acidity that finishes with a hint of peaches in syrup
Serve
in a carafe at 10–11°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2008
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
A perfect accompaniment to special occasions, it will delight your guests at any time and pairs beautifully with foie gras, cheese platters, fine pastries, and premium chocolates.
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
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PASCAL T. Published on April 12, 2018
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Review by Mr. ANTOINE C. Posted on January 7, 2014
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