Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg
Depart from Strasbourg on a half-day tour along the Alsace wine route to discover some of the best wines of France. Visit 2 wineries, learn about the 7 types of Alsace wines.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower
Palate: green apple, lime, salt, savoury spice
Leon Boesch's Zinnkoepfle Riesling from south-facing limestone-marl slopes above Westhalten. Biodynamic Demeter, dry and structured.
What it pairs with
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Plateau de fruits de mer
Limestone Riesling against shellfish. -
Choucroute garnie
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Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut. -
Aged Comte
Crystalline cheese for the wine's salt and stone.
How to serve Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Plateau de fruits de mer, Choucroute garnie, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Zinnkoepfle, the highest-altitude Grand Cru of Alsace at 420 metres, gives an austere, slow-developing Riesling. Leon Boesch has bottled it as a Grand Cru cuvee since 1995, Demeter biodynamic since 1998.
- 1995: First Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling bottling
- 1998: Estate certified Demeter biodynamic
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Leon Boesch · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle
- Oak
- Large old foudre; long lees ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling
What does Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower. On the palate, green apple, lime, salt, savoury spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Leon Boesch's Zinnkoepfle Riesling from south-facing limestone-marl slopes above Westhalten. Biodynamic Demeter, dry and structured.
When should I drink Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling?
Plateau de fruits de mer is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Choucroute garnie and Aged Comte. Limestone Riesling against shellfish.
What grapes are in Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle.
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