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2016 Albert Boxler Pinot Blanc Reserve
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Boxler's 2016 Pinot Blanc Réserve (Pinot Blanc B) is from the granitic grand cru Brand and offers an intense and concentrated bouquet of ripe white fruits intertwined with expressions of crushed stones. Stunningly complex! The palate is round, intense, dense and aromatic, with delicate mineral acidity carrying it to a long, structured finish with stimulating salinity. This is one of the most impressive Pinot Blancs you can find in Alsace and the best I have tasted here so far. The 2016 has remarkable finesse and a long, mineral finish. Tasted October 2018. Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Robert Parker | 93 RP
Critic Reviews
Boxler's 2016 Pinot Blanc Réserve (Pinot Blanc B) is from the granitic grand cru Brand and offers an intense and concentrated bouquet of ripe white fruits intertwined with expressions of crushed stones. Stunningly complex! The palate is round, intense, dense and aromatic, with delicate mineral acidity carrying it to a long, structured finish with stimulating salinity. This is one of the most impressive Pinot Blancs you can find in Alsace and the best I have tasted here so far. The 2016 has remarkable finesse and a long, mineral finish. Tasted October 2018.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 93 RP
Bright straw-green. Pomaceous fruit and minerals on the bright, perfumed nose. Refined but structured in the mouth, with ripe pear and beeswax notes rising on the long, zingy finish. This is a very rare 100% Pinot Blanc wine (which means it is actually 100% true Pinot Blanc without any Auxerrrois whatsoever, a real rarity in Alsace nowadays) made from vines that grow in the Brand grand cru (the European back labels carry a “B” designation, as Alsace does not allow the grand cru name to be spelled out on Pinot Blanc wines). I think this wine has turned out especially well because Boxler farms a late-ripening site that was at an advantage in a hot year such as 2015.
Vinous Media | 92 VM
Youthful and elegant, this pinot blanc has enough herbal and lemon character to hold your attention. The crisp, long finish has some minerality that makes it a flexible food wine. Drink now or in 2019 and 2020.
James Suckling | 91 JS
Robert Parker Wine Advocate | 93 RP
Bright straw-green. Pomaceous fruit and minerals on the bright, perfumed nose. Refined but structured in the mouth, with ripe pear and beeswax notes rising on the long, zingy finish. This is a very rare 100% Pinot Blanc wine (which means it is actually 100% true Pinot Blanc without any Auxerrrois whatsoever, a real rarity in Alsace nowadays) made from vines that grow in the Brand grand cru (the European back labels carry a “B” designation, as Alsace does not allow the grand cru name to be spelled out on Pinot Blanc wines). I think this wine has turned out especially well because Boxler farms a late-ripening site that was at an advantage in a hot year such as 2015.
Vinous Media | 92 VM
Youthful and elegant, this pinot blanc has enough herbal and lemon character to hold your attention. The crisp, long finish has some minerality that makes it a flexible food wine. Drink now or in 2019 and 2020.
James Suckling | 91 JS
Wine Details for 2016 Albert Boxler Pinot Blanc Reserve
| Type of Wine |
Alsace White
: Dry, refreshing, and (typically) infused with the purest form of Riesling; Alsatian whites are loved all over the globe. They will mesmerize your senses and expand your mind through their immense purity, compelling textures, and fluent terroir expression. Get immersed and fall in love with this utterly unique style of wine. |
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| Varietal | Pinot Blanc |
| Country |
France
: Wine is the lifeblood that courses through the country of France, pulsing with vigorous pride and determination. Viticulture is not just a hobby or an occupation in France; it is a passion, a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations of wine stained hands. Winemaking is a beloved art that has been ingrained in the culture, an aptitude instilled in sons by fathers and the hallmark for which France’s reputation was built, allowing it to be renowned as, arguably, the most important wine producing country in the world. For centuries, France has been producing wines of superior quality and in much greater quantity than any other country in the world. It boasts some of the most impressive wine regions, coveted vineyards and prestigious wines on earth. The regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Sauternes and Champagne have become the benchmark, for which others aspire to become. Legendary producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Domaine De La Romanee Conti, Chapoutier, d’Yquem and Dom Perignon are idolized world-wide. France has stamped its name on nearly every style of wine, from the nectar-like sweet Sauternes to hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Papes classic Bordeaux and Burgundy, to its sparkling dominance in Champagne. Many of the most infamous grape varietals in the world, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay originated in France and are not only beloved, but utilized in the creation of some of the greatest wines on earth. French wine production commands the attention of the wine market year after year. With over 860,000 hectares under vine, and numbers close to 50 million hectoliters of wine produced annually, France dominates the market and sets the standard for not only product quality, but also quantity. France’s many contributions to the world of wine have been absolutely indispensable. The country is the originator of the term “Premier Cru,” coined the term Terroir (a French term so complex there is no literal translation) and has laid the blueprint for a structured appellation system, which others have implemented in their own countries. French vineyard techniques and winemaking practices are mimicked world-wide. California vintners have been replicating Rhone style wines for decades, South America has adopted the French varietal of Malbec and countries around the world are imitating Burgundian styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With vast diversity in terroir, France is home to some of the most hospitable winegrowing locations on earth. The combination of topography, geology, climate, rainfall and even the amount of sunlight combined with the long historical tradition of winegrowing and making, has allowed the vintners of France to not only hone their skills, but learn from nature to create a product that like the world in which it resides… is very much alive. |
| Region |
Alsace
: This region's specific position between France and Germany has made it into a peculiar combination between them in many ways, including its mixed culture of eating and drinking. Elements of both countries can be found embroidered deep into the soul of this special place that shares their traits but doesn't entirely belong to either. When it comes to wine, a wonderful example is the use of a typically German grape Riesling, but in a very much altered style compared to the sweet wines one would normally associate with the name. The wines made here are rich, fruity, relying on lovely spikes of acidity and great texture to deliver complexity and depth without the use of oak. The sweet, elusive aromatics of peach and potpourri provide a wonderful contrast to the dryness of these famous whites, known for their superb balance and graceful poise. There is so much spirit to Alsace's wines that one could spend months, even years drinking the same vintage and still find new levels of delicious aromas unfolding, never out of ways to enchant and always luring in, like a siren's song. Alsace offers mainly still white wines, sparkling Cremant d'Alsace, occasionally Pinot Noir-based roses and rarely reds. |
Overview
| Producer | Boxler |
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