Crémant d'Alsace, Boxler - 2014
Item # 27409
750mL
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Tasting Notes
This is a beautifully crafted sparkling wine made from a blend of Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc and Pinot from organically farmed vineyards in Alsace. Intense and serious about his land, his craft, and his wine, Jean Boxler is the genius behind what are certainly some of the finest white wines in Alsace (and the world).
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