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Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
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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
- Plateau de fruits de mer Limestone Riesling against shellfish.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
- Choucroute garnie Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut.More wines for pork →Find choucroute garnie on TableJourney →
- Aged Comte Crystalline cheese for the wine's salt and stone.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
Munster
Local tradition French Wikipedia says Munster goes with Riesling, though above all with Gewurztraminer. A dry Riesling's acidity cuts the creamy paste and the pungency of the washed rind without adding sweetness.
Bargkass
Our pick Bargkass is mild and low in salt, tasting of hay and fresh grass. A dry Riesling's acidity lifts the supple, melting paste without covering its gentle summer-pasture flavour.
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.
- 1995First Leon Boesch Zinnkoepfle Riesling bottling
- 1998Estate 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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