Albert Boxler - Alsace - Pinot Gris Réserve - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Alsace Pinot Gris Réserve, showcasing lovely maturity with notes of yellow fruits and cardamom, beautifully expresses the smoothness and ripeness of the varietal in a very fine, tangy trail. Originating from old vines in Brand and Heimbourg, set between granite and clay-limestone soils, this refined Pinot Gris is simply irresistible. Suitable for aging over six years and more, it is perfect for an aperitif or the start of a meal. Rated 93/100 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: 8g/l

Color:

Golden yellow with good intensity.

Nose:

Intensely fragrant with aromas of yellow fruit and a touch of cardamom.

Palate:

Expressing the sweetness and ripeness of the grape variety, with a fine, acidic aftertaste on a refined whole.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitifs, cheese gougères, marinated raw fish, cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

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.