Retour Domaine Albert Boxler - Alsace - Pinot Blanc Réserve - Blanc - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Alsace
DESIGNATION: AOP Alsace
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Blanc
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright pale yellow.
Nose Fresh and enchanting, with a floral aromatic profile, underlined by notes of white pepper.
Palate Refreshing, this Pinot Blanc cuvée presents lively, intense citrus flavors, delivering a perfectly ripe juice with finesse and sapidity on crisp fruit.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Oysters, shellfish, sea bream ceviche with citrus zest, grilled red mullet fillet, sauerkraut from the sea.
Cellar ageing From now until 2028
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine 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.
Wine A pure white wine in the purest Boxler style, the 2020 Alsace Pinot Blanc Réserve enchants with its fresh floral fragrances mingling with subtle notes of white pepper. It's a perfectly mature Pinot Blanc, full of finesse and persistence, sapid, elegant and crisp, delivering an ample, juicy frame punctuated by fine citrus notes. A fine wine, ready to drink now or over the next 3 to 5 years. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.
Vinification Harvested by hand. 60-year-old vines, around Niedermorschwihr and Turckeim, granite soil. Whole-cluster pressing, static settling, no thermoregulation, 2 to 6-month fermentation. Aged on lees for 11 months. Natural residual sugar: 2 g/l (dry wine)
AWARDS
AWARDS Domaine rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vin de France 2023 (RVF)
Domaine rated 5 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee!