Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, Gault Millau 15/20
Breitenberg is the westernmost vineyard in the Vallée Noble. It is the birthplace of a terroir with a full southern exposure on Volcia sandstone (calcareous sandstone), particularly favorable to the Riesling grape variety, which is transformed here. “Originating from the western extension of the Zinnkoepflé, on a sandstone terroir, the wine is ripe, open on the nose, full-bodied and rich on the palate with a slight sweetness. " (Grand Guide des Vins de France 2009 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
A light golden-yellow color, clear and bright
Nose
revealing aromas of yellow fruit and citrus
Palate
A full-bodied attack, a powerful and well-balanced palate with pronounced acidity, and a long finish
Serve
in a carafe, between 8 and 10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2009
High point
2011
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
Dans un registre plus tendre que sec, ce 2006, fin et pourvu d'une belle acidité sera à apprécier sur des poissons poêlés aux épices, des gambas aux curry...<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
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PAUL C. Posted on January 31, 2014
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