The Grands Crus the expression of a terroir
Our Grands Crus are the unique reflection of the expression of a classified terroir, revealed in its purest singularity. They restore in the cellar the exclusive influence of the microclimate specific to our Alsace region.
Granite soil
Our vineyard stretches across steep, south-facing terroirs dominated by granite soil known as “two-mica.”
These exceptional, intensely sunny conditions are found particularly on the Sommerberg in Niedermorschwihr, the Brand in Turckheim, and the Wineck-Schlossberg in Katzenthal.
In addition, the Florimont hill, characterized by typically Mediterranean flora and fauna, grows on mano-limestone soils above Ingersheim.
Maturation on fine lees
On these steep slopes, the harvest is exclusively manual.
The grapes are then pressed slowly and gently for six hours to preserve all of the subtle aromas.
Vinification then takes place naturally, using indigenous yeasts, in century-old oak barrels.
Finally, aging on fine lees lasts nearly a year, before bottling in the summer, at the beginning of the new harvest.
Riesling Florimont 2020
This bottle embodies the full expression of the Grand Cru Florimont, shaped uniquely by the Alsatian microclimate.
Grown on Bathonian and Bajocian limestone terroir, this hillside vineyard overlooks the commune of Ingersheim. The wine comes from a single plot, the “Erdhauser,” planted in part in 1976 and 1992.
The harvest is carried out entirely by hand.
The juices ferment naturally using indigenous yeasts, revealing the purity of the fruit and the authenticity of the terroir.
The wine is aged on fine lees for nearly a year in century-old oak barrels, followed by bottle aging before being offered for tasting.
Riesling Brand 2020
This bottle embodies the full expression of the Grand Cru Brand, shaped uniquely by the Alsatian microclimate.
Grown on a south-southeast-facing granite terroir composed of two-mica granite, this 45° sloped hillside vineyard overlooks the town of Turckheim.
The wine comes from a single plot, the “Kirchtal,” planted in 1982.
The harvest is carried out entirely by hand. The juices ferment naturally under the influence of indigenous yeasts, revealing the purity of the fruit and the authenticity of the place.
The wine is aged on fine lees for nearly a year in century-old oak barrels, followed by bottle aging before being offered for tasting.
Riesling Sommerberg 2020
This bottle embodies the full expression of the Grand Cru Sommerberg, shaped uniquely by the Alsatian microclimate.
This hillside vineyard, inclined at 45°, dominates the commune of Niedermorschwihr.
Its granite terroir, facing south/southeast, is composed of two-mica granite.
This wine is made from a blend of two plots: the “Herrenberg”, planted in 1979, and the “Schorr”, planted in 1989.
The harvest is carried out entirely by hand.
The juices ferment naturally under the influence of indigenous yeasts, revealing the purity of the fruit and the identity of the terroir.
The wine is aged on fine lees for almost a year in old, century-old oak barrels, followed by aging in the bottle before being offered for tasting.
This bottle embodies the most unique expression of the Sommerberg Grand Cru, shaped uniquely by the Alsatian microclimate.
This hillside vineyard, inclined at a 45° angle, overlooks the wine-growing commune of Niedermorschwihr. Its granite-rich terroir, composed of two-mica granite, produces wines of great precision.
This cuvée comes from two plots: the “Schokert,” planted in 1984, and the “Schorr,” planted in 1994.
Harvested by hand, the grapes are gently pressed for six hours to preserve all their aromatic finesse.
Vinification is carried out by gravity in century-old oak barrels.
Aging on fine lees lasts nine months, before summer bottling.
Pinot Gris Brand 2018
This bottle embodies the most unique expression of the Grand Cru Brand, shaped uniquely by the Alsatian microclimate.
This hillside vineyard, inclined at a 45° angle, overlooks the wine-growing commune of Turckheim.
Its granite-rich terroir, composed of two-mica granite, gives the wine its distinguished and luminous character. This cuvée comes from a single plot, the “Kirchtal,” planted in 1983.
Harvested by hand, the grapes are gently pressed for six hours to preserve all their aromatic finesse.
Vinification is carried out by gravity in century-old oak barrels.
Aging on fine lees continues for nine months, before summer bottling.
This bottle embodies the most unique expression of the Grand Cru Florimont, shaped uniquely by the Alsatian microclimate.
Located on a bedrock of Bathonian and Bajocian limestone, this hillside vineyard overlooks the wine-growing commune of Ingersheim.
This wine comes from a single plot, the “Erdhauser,” planted in 1970.
Harvested by hand, the grapes are gently pressed for six hours to preserve all their aromatic finesse.
Vinification is carried out by gravity in century-old oak barrels.
Aging on fine lees lasts nine months, before bottling in the summer.
Gewurztraminer Wineck-Schlossberg 2018
This bottle embodies the full expression of the Wineck-Schlossberg Grand Cru, shaped uniquely by the Alsatian microclimate.
This hillside vineyard, inclined at a 45° angle, overlooks the commune of Katzenthal. Its granite terroir, facing south/southeast, is composed of two-mica granite.
This wine comes from two plots grouped under the name “Stichlen,” planted in 1980.
Harvested by hand, the grapes ferment naturally thanks to indigenous yeasts, revealing all the finesse of the fruit and the uniqueness of the terroir. The wine is aged on fine lees for almost a year in old, century-old oak barrels, followed by aging in the bottle before being offered for tasting.
Domain Justin Boxler
“Steep and sunny soils, up to 45° slope”
The Grands Crus geographical situation
The geological richness of Alsace is composed of thirteen varieties of wine-growing soils, forming a unique mosaic of terroirs conducive to the production of wines with a strong personality.
At the Justin Boxler estate, the soils are mainly divided between granite (Brand, Sommerberg, Wineck-Schlossberg), limestone (Florimont, Pfoeller), as well as clay and marl-sandstone.
Double-mica granitic:
Colline du Soleil : Grand Cru du Sommerberg, located in Niedermorschwihr, covers 29 hectares of this hill inclined at 45°, facing due south.
Tierra del Fuego: the Grand Cru Brand, located in Turckheim, extends over 58 hectares of this arc-shaped hillside.
Castle Hill : The Wineck-Schlossberg Grand Cru, in Katzenthal, occupies 28 hectares of this area.
Limestone:
Mont Fleurie : the Grand Cru Florimont, in Ingersheim, extends over 21 hectares of this arc-shaped hillside.
