Albert Boxler : Riesling Grand cru "Brand" 2013

Characteristics and tasting advice for Albert Boxler's Riesling Grand Cru "Brand" 2013

Tasting

On the palate, this riesling offers a beautiful balance between amplitude and mineral tension. The structure is supported by a saline signature characteristic of the granitic terroir, extending to a long and persistent finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Alsace Grand Cru pairs perfectly with spicy pike dumplings, an old Comté soufflé, or even a langoustine curry.

A remarkable Alsace Grand Cru Riesling

The property

Nestled in Turckheim, in the heart of the Herrenweg vineyard, in the Haut-Rhin, the Zind-Humbrecht estate is among the must-see references of Alsace. The Humbrecht family's wine history dates back to 1620, but it was in 1959, with the union of Léonard Humbrecht and Geneviève Zind, that the property took its current name. Since 2009, their son Olivier, the first Frenchman to obtain the prestigious title of Master of Wine, has been in charge, establishing himself as one of the most talented winemakers in the world.

The vineyard

The Grand Cru Brand, one of the jewels of the Albert Boxler estate, is characterized by its granitic soils which give the wines a saline signature and a vibrant minerality. This exceptional terroir, located on the heights of Turckheim in Alsace, benefits from an ideal exposure allowing optimal maturation of the riesling while preserving its characteristic freshness.

Vinification and aging

The Riesling Grand Cru "Brand" 2013 from Albert Boxler is made according to the traditional methods of the estate. The grapes are vinified with indigenous yeasts, thus respecting the natural expression of the terroir. The aging takes place in old casks, allowing a slow and harmonious evolution of the wine while preserving the purity of the aromas.

Grape variety

Riesling (100%)