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DOMAINE BOECKEL
The Boeckel family has been present in Mittelbergheim for 400 years. The estate, founded in 1853, is now run by 5th generation winemakers, Jean-Daniel & Thomas Boeckel. The family’s rich history combined with the beautiful location of the estate makes Domaine Boeckel a true gem of the Alsace region.
They own 23 ha of vineyards and source grapes from a further 20 ha. The majority of the estate is run organically and currently in conversion, from 2013 vintage, all wines will be certified organic.
Unique to Alsace, Zotzenberg is the only vineyard in the world to produce Sylvaner with...
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2016 Pinot Blanc Reserve, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £12.70
2016 Riesling, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £12.70
2016 Pinot Gris, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £13.75
TASTING NOTES
Grassy and floral with spicy lift. Stone fruits and lemon flesh. This is taut, intense and long with excellent concentration, direction and drive. The ripe fruit which is characteristic of Zotzenberg is perfectly balanced by surging minerality and crisp, bright acidity. This will reward cellar time but is already lovely to drink and I wouldnt hesitate to decant and drink...
more2012 Sylvaner Grand Cru Zotzenberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.15
2014 Riesling Grand Cru Wiebelsberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.75
2013 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zotzenberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.75
2011 Sylvaner Grand Cru Zotzenberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.15
TASTING NOTES
Rosewater, lychee and exotic, tropical flavours emerge from the glass in wonderful harmony here. What an attractive nose. There is poise, balance and ripe orange, tangerine and tropical fruit all in evidence on the palate. Extremely gratifying, this is voluptuous and creamy Gewürztraminer which shows a refreshing finish of real depth and a lovely cleansing and balancing acidity.
more2015 Gewurztraminer Dirstelberg, Agathe Bursin
Bottle 75cl £19.10
2012 Gewürztraminer Réserve, Albert Boxler
Bottle 75cl £21.00
Bottle 75cl £12.70
Case of 6 £76.20
2016 Pinot Blanc Reserve, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £12.70
Bottle 75cl £12.70
Case of 6 £76.20
2016 Riesling, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £12.70
Bottle 75cl £13.76
Case of 6 £82.50
2016 Pinot Gris, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £13.75
Bottle 75cl £20.16
Case of 6 £120.90
TASTING NOTES
Grassy and floral with spicy lift. Stone fruits and lemon flesh. This is taut, intense and long with excellent concentration, direction and drive. The ripe fruit which is characteristic of Zotzenberg is perfectly balanced by surging minerality and crisp, bright acidity. This will reward cellar time but is already lovely to drink and I wouldnt hesitate to decant and drink...
more2012 Sylvaner Grand Cru Zotzenberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.15
Bottle 75cl £20.16
Case of 6 £120.90
2011 Sylvaner Grand Cru Zotzenberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.15
Bottle 75cl £20.76
Case of 6 £124.50
2014 Riesling Grand Cru Wiebelsberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.75
Bottle 75cl £20.76
Case of 6 £124.50
2013 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zotzenberg, Domaine Boeckel
Bottle 75cl £20.75
Grand Cru status.
Their Grand Cru Riesling comes from Wiebelsberg, a microclimate with steep slopes, a south/south-east exposure and a river at the bottom of the valley. Ideal conditions for a well rounded Riesling with great concentration of fruit, soft buttery notes and a refreshing mineral drive.
The Gewurztraminer grown in Zotzenberg (also containing appellation Grand Cru), has incredible power and richness combined with bright tropical fruit and rose petals.
The wines from Domaine Boeckel offer an opportunity to explore the best of what Alsace can offer. Grand Crus or not, they are incredible value for money maintaining top quality without the price tag of some of the more well known regions.