By Boeckel
Gewurtztraminer Zotzenberg

Characteristics
A sweet, full-bodied wine with rich aromas of fruit and spices, long in the mouth.

Vineyards
The 24-hectare vineyard, owned by the estate, was extended by purchasing a further 20 hectares of vines. The vines are cultivated according to organic agricultural principles.

Terroir
From Zotzenberg, situated in the commune of Mittelbergheim, facing southeast. It is composed of limestone that retains water and is drought resistant.

Vinification and Maturing
Harvested manually. Pneumatic pressing of whole grapes, must is allowed to settle and then filtered slowly. Temperature-controlled fermentation; matured in oak vats.

Drinking and Keeping
Service Temperature: Serve between 8 and 12 degrees
Cellaring: Keep for up to 10 years
Serving Suggestions: Strongly flavored cheeses, exotic cuisine, desserts

Special Feature
The Zotzenberg Grands Crus are distinguished by their great finesse and exceptional body. These are wines to lay down. Certified organic agriculture.

The Boeckel Estate
For 400 years, the Boeckel family has had its roots firmly planted in the terroir of Mittelbergheim. In 1853 Frederic Boeckel, an established winemaker from the center of the village, founded the business managed today by the brothers Jean Daniel and Thomas Boeckel, the family's fifth generation of winemakers.

Technical Data
Vintage: 2018
Grape: Gewurztraminer
Region: AOC Alsace Grand Cru
Acidity: 4.31 g/l
Residual Sugar: 54.80 g/l
[Information provided by V and N Cellars]

Boeckel 2018 Zotzenberg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer (Alsace)
Rating: 94
Price: $60
Designation: Zotzenberg Grand Cru
Variety: Gewurztraminer, Gewurztraminer
Appellation: Alsace, Alsace, France
Winery: Boeckel
Alcohol: 13.50%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: White
Importer: WineWise
Date Published: 11/1/2020
Reviewed by: Anne Krebiehl MW
A balmy, floral freshness suggesting jasmine settles on the gentle nose of this wine. The palate comes with the same lightness and floral notes wrap themselves around tones of ripe greengage and Mirabelle. Aromas are subdued but profound and the fruit is ripe but fresh. The finish is medium dry and mellow.