Product Overview
Importer's Notes:
"Boeckel 2019 Cremant d'Alsace Chardonnay Extra Brut It has been a while since we imported their top sparkling wine, but there was no resisting the sheer class of this bottling, which starts with the finest imaginable mousse, continues with a classic toasty nose and ends with a palate that is taut, creamy and saline. Borne of 50 year-old vines densely planted, it needs no dosage."
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation: Cremant d'Alsace AOC
Vineyard Designation: Mittelbergheim Vineyard
Aging: 8 months
Dosage: 1.5 g/L
90 Points - Vinous
"Boeckel 2019 a la volée, this Crémant d’Alsace Chardonnay extra brut is based on the 2019 vintage and made from some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in Alsace. They were planted in 1968 in a limestone plot just above the Zotzenberg. The base wine is aged in foudre, no sulfites are added before tirage, and there is only a tiny addition of sulfur dioxide at disgorgement. This always is a stand-out for its savory nature and ability to age. This bottle spent 30 months on lees, but the batch will be disgorged later. A nose of peppery rye bread and Golden Delicious apple shows off the more oxidative style of this rather gastronomic Crémant. It is a more decadent style, brimming with freshness and character and made for the table with all its umami richness. This is about texture and saltiness, not fruit. An individualistic Alsace treasure worth following vintage for vintage. Ages well. Zero dosage. (Bone-dry)" -AK, Jan/2023
