Domaine Albert Boxler - Alsace Grand Cru - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg V. Tardives - white -2022

Wine:

The 2022 Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Vendanges Tardives Pinot Gris White is a wine of remarkable depth, instantly captivating with its candied fruit and mirabelle jam aromas, wrapped in a pastry-like profile that remains both pure and fresh. With 70 g/L of beautifully integrated residual sugar, it delivers a luscious, concentrated, and elegantly balanced palate, unfolding into a long finish of delicate spices, a hint of vanilla, and that irresistible touch of juicy mirabelle. A truly exceptional sweet wine that deserves time—let it age for ten years or more before pairing it with mirabelle or apple tart or a simple foie gras. A favorite from the Selection Committee, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from 32-year-old vines. Whole berry pressing, static settling. Fermentation for 2 to 6 months. Aged on lees for 11 months.
Residual sugar: 70g/l

Color:

Jaune doré intense aux reflets vermeils.

Nose:

Aromas reminiscent of candied fruit and Mirabelle plum jam.

Palate:

A flavorful structure with concentrated, elegant juice, finishing on delicate spices and a hint of vanilla.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Plum tart, apple tart and vanilla chantilly quenelle, crème brulée, foie gras on toast.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035

A true Alsace legend and awarded three stars in the prestigious French wine guide RVF, Domaine Albert Boxler is nothing short of a Holy Grail for wine lovers. This meticulous and uncompromising producer continues to showcase the heights of the Alsatian terroir, delivering wines that stir deep emotions.

Jean Boxler pursues a relentless search for perfect balance, championing a style of absolute purity. You can taste every nuance of that vision in this breathtaking series of wines we are proud to present today.

We’ve been fans from the very beginning, devoted to this discreet, humble and passionate estate. With barely twenty hectares, nearly half of which are Grand Cru, its steep hand-tended slopes are a marvel in themselves.