Domaine Albert Boxler - Alsace - Pinot Gris Réserve - White - 2022

Wine:

With beautiful ripeness and notes of white fruit and star anise, the 2022 Alsace Pinot Gris Réserve White perfectly showcases the grape’s richness and depth, balanced by a fine, crystalline acidity.
Sourced from old vines in the Brand and Heimbourg vineyards—where granite and clay-limestone soils shape its character—this fresh yet silky Pinot Gris offers elegant balance and refined texture. A perfect match for white fish and seafood, it also has the structure to age gracefully for five years or more.
Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from vines aged between 35 and 70 years. Whole berry pressing, static settling, no temperature control, fermentation on lees for 2 to 6 months. Aged on lees for 11 months.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

A magnificent fresh profile of Pinot Gris, a light note of star anise and a touch of white fruits.

Palate:

A smooth texture, lifted by a touch of acidity, creating beautiful balance and an elegant, refined character.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

As an aperitif, accompanied by white fish and seafood.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

A true Alsace legend and a 3-star estate in the French wine guide RVF, Domaine Albert Boxler is the holy grail for wine lovers. Meticulous and uncompromising, this extraordinary producer continues to elevate the reputation of Alsace’s finest terroirs, crafting wines that deliver pure, intense emotion.

In his relentless pursuit of perfect balance, Jean Boxler champions a style of absolute purity—each wine in this breathtaking lineup tells its own story with remarkable depth and nuance.

We’ve been lifelong admirers, devoted to this discreet yet passionate estate. With just under 20 hectares, nearly half of them classified as Grand Cru, these stunning, hand-tended vineyards on steep slopes produce wines of unmatched precision and elegance.