Albert Boxler - Alsace - Gewurztraminer - Réserve - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Originating from three superb limestone terroirs around Turckheim and Katzenthal, the 2021 white Alsace Gewurztraminer Reserve is a finely crafted and precise cuvée with just the right amount of mineral tension. Its intensely aromatic profile, featuring notes of blooming roses, candied ginger, and lychee, is unmatched in typicity. Combining high concentration with the delightful tart freshness of the vintage, this well-balanced wine will delight fans of the grape variety! The finish is equally captivating, digestible, and of great persistence, with a pronounced return of floral flavors. Rated 95/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested from vines aged 35 to 70 years. Whole-berry pressing, static settling, no thermoregulation, 2-6 months fermentation on lees. Aged 11 months on lees.
Residual sugar: 30g/l

Color:

Bright light yellow.

Nose:

Intense aromatics with notes of rose blossom, candied ginger and lychee, unmistakable typicity.

Palate:

A fine balance between high concentration and the right mineral tension provided by this 2021 vintage. On the palate, the finish is fresh and easy to digest, with almost endless persistence and a marked return of rose flavors.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Asian cuisine, foie gras and mango chutney with spices, Munster cheese, Comté cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

An Alsace legend and a recipient of 3 stars from the RVF Guide, Domaine Albert Boxler represents a holy grail for any wine enthusiast. This meticulous producer, known for their high standards, continues to elevate the prestigious Alsace terroir, delivering intense emotions with their wines.

Jean Boxler is constantly in pursuit of perfect balance, championing an undiluted style of purity, a testament evident in this breathtaking series of wines we're presenting today.

We've been fans from the start, wholly devoted to this discreet, humble, and passionate house; a modest estate of about twenty hectares, nearly half of which are Grand Cru vineyards, spectacularly situated on steep slopes and tended by hand.