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Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg... Rounding out this trio of masterpieces is Boxler’s towering Riesling Eckberg. From a steep mid-slope vineyard in the geographic center of the Sommerberg grand cru, in pure granite rising just behind the village of Niedermorschwihr, the Eckberg parcel... more

Very tightly wound and well-marked by new oak, this steely red is one of the m... Very tightly wound and well-marked by new oak, this steely red is one of the most backward wines of the vintage. Cherry, currant and leafy tobacco flavors abound, while vivid acidity drives the lengthy finish, where the fruit is the lasting impression... more

Chardonnay from vines planted in 1956 that are located on the plateau. Offerin... Chardonnay from vines planted in 1956 that are located on the plateau. Offering up aromas of citrus oil, crisp stone fruit, white flowers and buttery pastry, Piuze's 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Bougros is medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with a... more

This wine is a superstar that offers everything one could really ever want in ... This wine is a superstar that offers everything one could really ever want in a burgundy. The Clos de la Roche is the most powerful and concentrated wine the domaine made in 1985. This blockbuster wine should evolve until 1997-2002. It has great color,... more

Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Tur... Brand is an imposing grand cru, standing steep and proud above the town of Turckheim, exposed due south and planted in pure granite. Hot stone is a theme in this wine. This is Boxler’s most powerful Riesling—deeply flavored, colored, and... more

Chablis achieves its highly distinctive mineral character due to its cool nort... Chablis achieves its highly distinctive mineral character due to its cool northerly climate and its highly calcareous soil. The Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis Valmur Grand Cru is robust and powerful, vinified in the style of Côte de Beaune with some oak... more

Boxler’s regal Pinot Gris captures the essence of Pinot Gris in all of its t... Boxler’s regal Pinot Gris captures the essence of Pinot Gris in all of its textural glory. Dry with the subtlest hint of tenderness—a splendid richness that provides contrast to its well-defined, toned mineral structure. Reminiscent of Mirabelle... more

100% Pinot Noir, selected from Grand Cru-rated terroir in the village of Verze... 100% Pinot Noir, selected from Grand Cru-rated terroir in the village of Verzenay. So much complexity, so much soul. Wildflowers, small red berries, roses, stone fruit. A bold and very beautiful Blanc de Noirs. The platinum-gold color barely hints at... more

This champagne is a beautiful golden color with a green shimmer. The nose is r... This champagne is a beautiful golden color with a green shimmer. The nose is rich, with pronounced hints of fruit and scents of toasted bread. On the palate, minerality dominates with the impression of fullness and balance. The finish is persistent,... more

A great white wine for laying down, semi-dry to mellow. Often displays impress... A great white wine for laying down, semi-dry to mellow. Often displays impressive levels of richness, concentration and mineral expression, with a purity that commands respect. Noble rot almost always present. Peppery, even smoky nose. Verticality... more

Chablis achieves its highly distinctive mineral character due to its cool nort... Chablis achieves its highly distinctive mineral character due to its cool northerly climate and its highly calcareous soil. The Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru displays a very mineral bouquet, with an elegant fineness and impressive... more

Located on the right bank of the Serein, with southern exposure. In the name o... Located on the right bank of the Serein, with southern exposure. In the name of this vineyard, “val� refers to “valley� and “mur� is “ripe� in French; in this Valley of Ripeness parcel, the grapes reach full maturity and give a wine... more

An intense garnet-red and brilliant color. The nose is dense and complex with ... An intense garnet-red and brilliant color. The nose is dense and complex with black fruits and wood mushrooms aromas. A broad-ranging and ripe nose offers up an equal plethora of floral nuances on the slightly riper array of black raspberry liqueur,... more

Engelberg means Angel’s Hill. This was the south-facing hillside vineyard th... Engelberg means Angel’s Hill. This was the south-facing hillside vineyard that was written about in 884 and praised for its wine. The hillside’s topsoil is very thin and marly--average 20 inches in depth--sitting on a mound of hard Oolithic... more

Fèvre’s 2.3 hectare plot within the Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses� is ... Fèvre’s 2.3 hectare plot within the Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses� is always considered a top example of this renowned climat, mostly thanks to vine age within Fevre’s particular plot.*The label in for this wine is in the process of changing.... more

Chablis achieves its highly distinctive mineral character due to its cool nort... Chablis achieves its highly distinctive mineral character due to its cool northerly climate and its highly calcareous soil. The Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru displays a very mineral bouquet, with an elegant fineness and impressive... more

Soft, pink colored champagne with abundant, fine bubbles. Aromas of red fruits... Soft, pink colored champagne with abundant, fine bubbles. Aromas of red fruits dominated by wild strawberry and cherry, and the typical peppery note of Pinot Noir. The palate mirrors the nose with strawberry and raspberry flavours, leading into notes... more

The wine is clear or pale with hints of green typical to the Chardonnay. The m... The wine is clear or pale with hints of green typical to the Chardonnay. The mousse is fine and regular with a pretty ribbon of strong bubbles. The first nose is both flowery and fruity, then comes notes of fresh nuts and fresh bread. In the finish... more

This Sommerberg is truly a masterpiece. Its explosiveness, poise and balance, ... This Sommerberg is truly a masterpiece. Its explosiveness, poise and balance, never-ending length, and complexity of flavor should not have to compete with food or any other distraction. Late-harvest wines of this quality in Alsace take incredible... more

Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to... Granite is always more explosive, very delicate, while limestone needs time to show its great potential and length. The Pfisters farm two acres of Riesling in this superb northern site and make a dry toothsomely mineral wine of great length. A gentle... more