WTN: A different Boxler

[David M. Bueker]

2012 Justin Boxler Riesling Sommerberg - France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru (11/19/2015)
Bottom line - I was not at all impressed by this wine. There are some positive aspects to it, notably the very pretty white flowers and peach aromatics. The finish is also nice, with those floral and fruit aspects making another appearance. The problem is the palate - it has zero impact. The start and mid-palate are extremely watery, and it's only on the finish that there is any hint of flavor. This has all the hallmarks of a badly over-cropped wine, though I have no information to confirm or refute that. It's just a simple, dry and lightweight drink that should cost $7.99 instead of $25.

2012 Justin Boxler Riesling Sommerberg - France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru (11/19/2015)
Bottom line - I was not at all impressed by this wine. There are some positive aspects to it, notably the very pretty white flowers and peach aromatics. The finish is also nice, with those floral and fruit aspects making another appearance. The problem is the palate - it has zero impact. The start and mid-palate are extremely watery, and it's only on the finish that there is any hint of flavor. This has all the hallmarks of a badly over-cropped wine, though I have no information to confirm or refute that. It's just a simple, dry and lightweight drink that should cost $7.99 instead of $25.

Hmmm...not heard of this producer, David. Son of AlbertBoxler I wonder??
Sounds boring as all get-out. It's funny how some wines can have a wonderful nose...but
deliver so little on the palate.
Tom

[David M. Bueker]

Cousin to the more famous Boxler family.

Boring is exactly right.

But it is a Grand Cru!

Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L

[David M. Bueker]

And apparently the yields were 30 hl/ha so not too high. Just a boring wine.