Notify me
2020 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Florimont”
Albert BoxlerEverything that comes from Domaine Albert Boxler seems to have an extra dash of magic, and this debut bottling of Pinot Gris from the grand cru of Florimont is no exception. Florimont means “hill of flowers” and, true to its name, the slope delivers beautifully aromatic whites. Here, lavish honeycomb and orange zest vibrate around a core of palate-piquing acidity. The sensation recalls tongue-tickling Sichuan peppercorns—foods with which would be an excellent pairing.
—Allyson Noman
Wine Type: | white |
Vintage: | 2020 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Pinot Gris |
Appellation: | Alsace Grand Cru |
Country: | France |
Region: | Alsace |
Producer: | Albert Boxler |
Winemaker: | Jean Boxler |
Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
Alcohol: | 14% |
More from this Producer or Region
2020 Riesling “Réserve”
France | Alsace
Made from young vine fruit from Grand Cru vineyards, this Riesling delivers delicious fruit, crispness, and minerality beyond its price point.
2018 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sommerberg “Wibtal”
France | Alsace
The brilliance of this site is its ability to produce sumptuously rich and perfumed Pinot Gris that maintains a vibrant acidity and stony backbone.
2022 Sylvaner
France | Alsace
With unrivaled versatility at table and guaranteed mouthwatering abilities, Sylvaner brings something new and fresh to the table
2018 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”
France | Alsace
Decadent, rich, stony, and a touch off-dry—hard not to love.
2017 Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives “Boland”
France | Alsace
A deep and luscious dessert wine for the ages, it is loaded with aromas of flowers, spices, and dripping honey—an utter masterpiece of Alsatian viticulture.
2016 Pinot Gris “Heimbourg”
France | Alsace
Heimbourg, a very stony, steep limestone terroir in Turckheim, produces a powerful, full-bodied style of Pinot Gris with exceptional aging potential.
2019 Gewurztraminer “Réserve”
France | Alsace
The rose petal perfume of this ravishing Gewurztraminer enveloped the entire table, and was the perfect way to end a perfect meal.
2019 Crémant d’Alsace Brut
France | Alsace
Soaring with aromas of brioche and praline, this lush and luxurious bottling sets the benchmark for Crémants everywhere.
2019 Pinot Gris Réserve
France | Alsace
Earthy Pinot Gris as dramatic and flinty as this, with a hint of residual sugar, demands an assertive pairing; try it with smoked sausage and mustard.
2022 Pinot Gris
France | Alsace
Sweet spices conceal an edgy undercurrent, making this Pinot Gris both versatile and alluring.
About The Producer
Albert Boxler
Jean Boxler, currently rules the roost at this humble yet incredibly exciting domaine. Intense and serious about his land, his craft, and his wine, Jean is the genius behind what are certainly some of the finest white wines in Alsace (and the world). World War II brought Jean’s grandfather Albert back to Niedermorschwihr from Montana, where he was busy enjoying the natural gifts of big sky country. He became the first generation to bottle the family’s production himself and commercialize it under a family label. Tasting through the entire range of Boxler’s wines is ample proof of the fact that Alsace, along with Burgundy, is the source of the world’s most complex, exciting white wines, and will probably always be.
About The Region
Alsace
Tragically, Alsace might be the most misunderstood wine region of France. In spite of its long history of viticulture and tremendous diversity of pedigreed terroirs, a past fraught with marketing mishaps has left consumers baffled as to what exactly to expect inside one of these mysterious tall, thin bottles.
The good news, on the other hand, is that a new wave of quality-oriented growers is working hard to put Alsace in its rightful place as one of the world’s most fascinating sources of fine white wine. By embracing tradition, respecting terroir, and making a concerted effort to better communicate the countless virtues their wines have to offer, they have succeeded in putting Alsace back on the map.
Crafted from a number of grape varieties and beautifully interpreting the region’s mosaic of soil types, our Alsace imports are by and large dry whites offering exceptional versatility at table. While each of these selections is ready to be uncorked tonight, the finest among them are also capable of maturing for many, many years in a cool cellar. Expect kaleidoscopic aromatics, lively acidities, and loads of terroir transparency in these skillfully crafted masterpieces. Enjoy a foray into the thrilling world of the world’s most underrated wine region, and certainly do not hesitate to contact our sales staff with any questions as you take off on this mouth-watering adventure.
More from Alsace or France
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Pfersigberg Trois Châteaux”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2022 Muscat “Vignoble de Katzenthal”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2017 Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives “Boland”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Edelzwicker
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Riesling “Vignoble de Katzenthal”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Riesling “Clos Mathis”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2020 Riesling “Heissenberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2022 Pinot Gris
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Pinot Gris “Zellberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2019 Pinot Gris Réserve
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Pfersigberg Trois Châteaux”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2022 Muscat “Vignoble de Katzenthal”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2017 Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives “Boland”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Edelzwicker
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Riesling “Vignoble de Katzenthal”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2022 Riesling “Clos Mathis”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2020 Riesling “Heissenberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2022 Pinot Gris
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2020 Pinot Gris “Zellberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2019 Pinot Gris Réserve
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
Where the newsletter started
Where the newsletter started
Every three or four months I would send my clients a cheaply made list of my inventory, but it began to dawn on me that business did not pick up afterwards. It occurred to me that my clientele might not know what Château Grillet is, either. One month in 1974 I had an especially esoteric collection of wines arriving, so I decided to put a short explanation about each wine into my price list, to try and let my clients know what to expect when they uncorked a bottle. The day after I mailed that brochure, people showed up at the shop, and that is how these little propaganda pieces for fine wine were born.—Kermit Lynch