Albert Boxler
Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg 2021
| Denomination | AOC Alsace Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and wooden barrels. |
- Name and vintage: Alsace DOC Grand Cru Sommerberg 2021, 0.75 l
- Grape variety and style: Pure Riesling, still semi-aromatic white, 13.5% vol
- Aromatic profile: notes of talcum and powder, rose, pear and gooseberry; straw yellow colour
- Taste and finish: pronounced freshness and minerality; long finish with herbal and green fruit notes
- Vinification and serving: aged in stainless steel and wooden barrels; decant for 1 hour, serve at 12-14 °C
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg by Albert Boxler is a still semi-aromatic white wine made from Riesling grapes in Alsace. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour. The aromatic profile reveals a precise character, highlighting mineral notes of talc and powder intertwined with delicate rose aromas, pear and gooseberry. On the palate, it shows great freshness, with a decisive entry and a pronounced minerality leading to a long, herbaceous finish.
Where does it come from
The roots of this Riesling lie in Alsace, in the commune of Niedermorschwihr, within the renowned Grand Cru Sommerberg. Albert Boxler carefully selects individual plots to reflect the specific soil and climate conditions of this prestigious area. This agricultural management gives the wine a profound minerality and a local identity, a faithful expression of the Alsace Grand Cru designation. The pedoclimatic characteristics also ensure its extraordinary longevity.
How is it produced
Production involves careful fermentation and slow ageing, carried out in both stainless steel and wooden barrels. This balanced approach enhances the aromatic precision of the grape variety and gives the wine an elegant and defined structure. Thanks to its savoury component and persistent finish with hints of green fruit, this white is ideal for refined food pairings. It is particularly recommended to accompany mature cheeses, white meats and fish dishes.
History and Curiosities
The Boxler family embodies the centuries-old winemaking tradition of Alsace, producing a prestigious Riesling that originates from the renowned Grand Cru Sommerberg in Niedermorschwihr. The 2021 vintage, awarded 96 points by Robert Parker, is the result of meticulous vinification in both steel and wooden barrels, aimed at enhancing the most authentic identity of the region. Sourced from four hectares in this celebrated cru, the wine offers extraordinary longevity of over 25 years.
Awards
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Bottles produced: 60.000
- Hectares: 14
The heritage The vineyard measures 14 hectares, 1.9 of which are located in the Grand Cru Brand of Turckheim and 4 in that portion of the Sommerberg Grand Cru (28.36), which lies in the commune of residence of the cellar.
The vast property of vineyard possessed in this pendant Cru led the Boxler family to winemaking and marketing four selections of Riesling's parcellars, in respect for the different soil and climate conditions which exist in the various sectors. The vinifications are classic and see the use of steel and barrels of wood for the whites, steel and barrique for the reds. Medium circulation is around 60,000 bottles a year. Read more
| Name | Albert Boxler Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Albert Boxler |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Boxler family embodies the centuries-old winemaking tradition of Alsace, producing a prestigious Riesling that originates from the renowned Grand Cru Sommerberg in Niedermorschwihr. The 2021 vintage, awarded 96 points by Robert Parker, is the result of meticulous vinification in both steel and wooden barrels, aimed at enhancing the most authentic identity of the region. Sourced from four hectares in this celebrated cru, the wine offers extraordinary longevity of over 25 years. |
| Origin | Niedermorschwihr, Alsazia, Francia |
| Production technique | Fermentation and ageing in stainless steel and wooden barrels |
| Wine making | Classic vinification with fermentation and ageing in stainless steel and wooden barrels for white wines. |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel and wooden barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |