Léon Boesch - Gewurztraminer Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2011
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
17/20
Gault & Millau
15,5/20
RVF
“A luminous and exquisitely delicate expression, featuring notes of lychee, almond, and herbal undertones. The sweetness is skillfully integrated into a refined structure, giving the wine a perfectly balanced and approachable character. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France - Gault Millau). A white wine full of delicacy, with aromas of nougat, toasted almond, candied redcurrant, lemon tart, wood resin, and pine honey... A real success!
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Eye
a beautiful straw-gold dress
Nose
aromas of nougat, toasted almonds, candied redcurrants, lemon tart, wood resin, and fir honey
Palate
A powerful yet delicate wine; the body fills the palate with richness, accompanied by a briny freshness, and the finish lingers on a velvety note of peach and redcurrant
Serve
in a carafe at 10–11°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2026
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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
With its pure aromas of candied fruit and fruit jellies, this wine is flavorful and refined; its acidity gives it a long finish. Enjoy it on its own or with a lemon meringue pie.
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!
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 17/20 (Outstanding)
About the wine:
A bright and exquisitely delicate wine, featuring notes of lychee, almond, and green notes. The sweetness is skillfully integrated into a refined structure, giving the wine a perfectly balanced and easy-drinking character.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
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 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
4.7/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. DOMINIQUE S. Posted on May 13, 2017
An explosion of yellow fruit, with an unforgettable richness on the palate. A truly great vintage.
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Review by Mr. J. HUGUES T. Published on May 16, 2020
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Review by Mr. PATRIK D. Posted on June 13, 2019
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Review by Mr. JEAN FRANCOIS Q. Published on 11/30/2018
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Review by Mr. GUY L. Posted on 02/13/2017
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Review by Mr. EDOUARD B. Posted on February 12, 2017
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Review by Ms. MELANIE P. Posted on May 24, 2016
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