The young Jean Boxler who produces the wines today has inherited his father's talents and perfectionism. The domaine produces a range of generic, (no lieux dits) and Grand Cru Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gew?rztraminer and Muscat from the Brand and Sommemberg. One remarkable aspect to Jean's winemaking methods is that instead of bottling, say, one Sommerberg, he prefers to separate out the terroirs within a Grand Cru.
One of the key qualities which lift these wines above their peers is their impeccable balance and harmony. They are the 'essence' of each variety. Despite my numerous visits to the domaine and Jean's polite answers to my never-ending questions, I am still at a loss to explain how such consistently sumptuous wines are produced. Jean keeps the 'family recipe' a close guarded secret!
Per case ex VAT
Alsace
1997 Gewurztraminer Vendage Tardive (per 6x75cl) A suprisingly light bouquet of lychees & retrained sweetness. Elegant, lush palate of mouth filling, complex lychee fruit flavours. (VR)
181.00
2000 Gewurztraminer Brand More terroir than Gewurz on the nose. The palate offers flavours of ripe orange and tangerine fruits with delicate oriental spices. A very elegant wine with a good balance of acidity. (VR)
254.00
2001 Pinot Gris Brand Vendage Tardive
368.00
2001 Pinot Gris Brand Vendage Tardive (per 12x50cl) Full yellow color. Reticent nose shows a more honeyed, marmaladey character. Thick and superconcentrated, with the noble rot character bringing a concentration of the wine's sugar and acidity. A step up in intensity and inner-mouth energy from the "regular" Brand, with very sweet marmalade and honey flavors and great verve. (ST)
269.00
2003 Pinot Blanc Brand Clean, pure, real peach fruit. Dry, full and concentrated with lovely fruit and pleasing acidity. Well structured with good length. (VR)
166.00
2003 Riesing Sommerberg L31E Clean, pure, ripe, and mineral – not floral – with good concentration and ripe peach fruit. Lovley rip fruits on the palate. Intense, ripe and delineated with hints of mineral. Lovely balance of acidity and fine length. (VR)
225.00
2003 Riesling Brand Clean, floral bouquet with good ripeness. Delicious ripe, peach fruit on the palate with a delicate balance of acidity. Very harmonious and appealing. Fine length and balance. (VR)
208.00
2003 Riesling Sommerberg L31D Pure and mineral on the bouquet with real ripeness of fruit. Rich, ripe and intense on the palate with strong minerality behind. Powerful and long with great balance and finish. (VR)
262.00
2004 Pinot Blanc Brand ‘From old vines of “true” Pinot Blanc (a.k.a. “Klevner”) on granite – was vinified in tank rather than fuder due to its small volume. Lightly-toasted almond and hazelnut, peony, ripe apple and Bosc pear mark the nose. In the mouth, this is lush and subtly oily, its deep orchard fruit and nut oil flavors mingled with charred, smoky, and lightly peppery notes. A refined finish lingers with subtle suggestions of sweetness simply on account of the wine’s ripe flavors and low acidity. (Residual sugar per se here is only six grams.)’ (Parker 90)
166.00
2004 Pinot Gris Brand Ripe, pure, complex bouquet – broader. The palate follows from the nose – less mineral than the Sommerberg with ripe, luscious fruit and real concentration. Balanced by a fabulous lift of acidity. Great length but much less direct – much broader on the finish. (VR)
251.00
2004 Riesling Sommerberg JV Clean, pure, ripe fruit. Wonderful intensity on the palate with good mineral complexity coming through. Fine, elegant acidity. Long and delineated. (VR)
180.00
2005 Pinot Blanc Brand
158.00
2005 Pinot Noir Lovely, ripe aromas of pure redcurrants. Very deep and elegant with a touch of oak and a floral/ violety note. Dry,soft acidity, low tannins. Pure, ripe anf fruity, packed with redcurrant fruit along with that floral/ violety note. Lovely length and structure with a suggestion of raspberry conserve on the finish along with a touch of oak and pepper. (CG)
184.00
2006 Pinot Noir Lovely fragrant bouquet – ripe, strawberry fruits. Wonderful delicacy and purity on the palate. Nothing over extracted. Perfectly balanced and real finesse. (VR)
199.00
2007 Pinot Noir
200.00
Except where indicated all wines are priced per case of 12x75cl exclusive of VAT and onward UK carriage.
Delivery charges (exclusive of VAT):-
1 case - £11.95
2-3 cases - £9.50
4 + cases - FREE
E&OE. All wines are available subject to remaining unsold.
For export and all customers requiring the facilities of a bond the majority of our wines are available without duty under bond.
Current duty rates per 12 x 75cl,
still wines £19.26
sparkling wines £24.67
fortified wines £25.68
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