Domaine Albert Boxler - Alsace - Gewurztraminer - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 white Alsace Gewurztraminer reveals itself with singularity, fragrant with the perfumes of the Orient, between lychee, Isfahan rose and a very light touch of cumin. Perfectly ripe, it's the ideal model of a great Gewurztraminer, with a dry, fruity profile, exemplary breadth of flavor and innate freshness. A sumptuous recital of exotic notes and delicate substance, to be paired with mature Munster cheese or Japanese cuisine. Rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Vines aged 35 to 80 years, around Niedermorschwihr, granitic soil. Whole-cluster pressing, static settling, no thermoregulation, 2 to 6-month fermentation. Aged on lees for 11 months. Natural residual sugar: 20 g/l (Vin Moelleux).

Color:

Bright golden yellow with green highlights.

Nose:

Delicate aromas of Isfahan rose underlined by light touches of cumin. This rich, powerful Gewurztraminer shows great maturity.

Palate:

Ample and smooth with a perfumed fruitiness, this cuvée with its dry, fruity profile releases an amplitude of flavors underlined by a reassuring innate freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Ideal with a mature farmhouse Munster cheese and a few toasted slices of farmhouse bread, or with Asian cuisine.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

A legendary name in Alsace and a shining star with a 3-star rating in the RVF Guide, Domaine Albert Boxler is a dream for wine lovers. They represent the pinnacle of Alsatian winemaking, crafting wines that resonate deeply with emotion.

Jean Boxler's wines are a masterclass in balance and pure expression. Each bottle captures the essence of this illustrious terroir, and the selection we present today simply took our breath away.

We're long-standing admirers, captivated by the ethos of this quiet and passionate house. Their modest fifteen-hectare vineyard, with nearly half being Grand Cru, sits on challenging terrains, demanding hands-on attention at every step.