The Domaine Léon Boesch of Alsace
The Domaine Léon Boesch is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 44 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine Léon Boesch wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Léon Boesch wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Léon Boesch wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine Léon Boesch wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of chicken drumstick with bacon, leek and fresh salmon tart or chicken in sauce.
On the nose the white wine of Domaine Léon Boesch. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, ginger or apricot and sometimes also flavors of butter, oak or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Léon Boesch. is a with a nice freshness.
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
Almost all the wines produced in this region fall under one of these three appellations. Alsace Grand Cru wines are produced from one of the 51 privileged vineyards spread along the Length of the region. Alsace is the only French wine region to produce significant quantities of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These two grape varieties are more commonly associated with German wines and are reminiscent of Alsace's history.
How Domaine Léon Boesch wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of mussels with cream supers, one pot pasta with creamy chicken farfalle or fake foie gras.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine Léon Boesch. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine Léon Boesch. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
How Domaine Léon Boesch wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of simple veal sauté, potjevleesch (meat in a pot) or old-fashioned chicken in a pot.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine Léon Boesch. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, cranberry or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Léon Boesch. is a with a nice freshness.
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
How Domaine Léon Boesch wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of cassoulet, salmon pizza or tuscan linguine.
Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
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Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
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Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.