Léon Boesch - Riesling Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru 2010
Rating: RVF 16.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 16/20
“Very sunny, high in alcohol—as is often the case with this vintage—because the grapes are very ripe and the balance is dry; it is a rich wine that can be cellared for a while. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2013). Still a bit reserved on the nose, it offers notes of blackberry jam, grapefruit, and a lovely hint of fruit paste...
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Eye
dress in shades of yellow and green
Nose
still reserved, with notes of blackberry jam, hints of grapefruit, and a touch of fruit paste
Palate
The attack begins with a fresh note, then fills the mouth with its power and minerality. A wine with a bright future
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Accompagne à merveille les plats élaborés de poissons à la crème ou poêlés aux herbes, cuisses de grenouilles, truite aux amandes, les viandes blanches délicates...<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
3.8/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. MARCO C. Posted on May 20, 2013
An old favorite—I'm glad I found some without having to go to the estate. Thanks for the very reasonable price.
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Review by Mr. JEAN MICHEL B. Published on May 7, 2018
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Review by Mr. EMMANUEL D. Posted on May 4, 2015
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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN G. Published on March 23, 2014
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Review by Mr. XAVIER M. Posted on September 28, 2013
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