Domaine Albert Boxler - Alsace Grand Cru - Riesling Grand Cru - Sommerberg White - 2023

Wine:

With undeniable class, the 2023 Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling White stands out for its pure, delicate, and floral profile, accented by white pepper notes and a pronounced minerality. The palate is remarkably precise, graceful, and complex, echoing the sun-drenched granite terroir from which it comes. A truly great Riesling with exceptional aging potential—10 years or more. A perfect match for fish roe, Aquitaine black caviar, or Arctic char. A Favorite of the Selection Committee, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from vines aged 40 to 50 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 light golden yellow.

Nose:

Delicate floral aromas emphasised by a beautiful minerality and subtle notes of white pepper.

Palate:

A magnificent silky and refined texture, revealing Riesling at its purest and most elegant expression.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Salmon eggs on blinis, black caviar from Aquitaine, lake and river fish, Arctic char, féra meunière.

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.