Domaine Boeckel 'Midelberg' Riesling 2021
94 POINTS: Wine Direct Tasting Team
"The 2021 'Midelberg' Riesling from Domaine Boeckel is a striking example of Alsatian purity and precision. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the heart of Mittelbergheim, this youthful wine opens with lifted aromas of lime blossom, green apple, and crushed slate, underscored by a touch of white peach and citrus zest. On the palate, it is crystalline and focused, driven by a vibrant acidity that slices through the subtle fruit richness with laser-like clarity. Notes of lemon, green pear, and flinty minerality unfold in layers, giving the wine a racy tension and sense of refinement. A beautifully chiseled Riesling that reflects both its limestone terroir and the finesse of Thomas Boeckel’s winemaking—ideal for drinking now or cellaring over the next 5–7 years."
- Wine Direct Tasting Team
The Boeckel family's roots have been firmly planted in the medieval Alsace village of Mittelbergheim for 400 years or so, and it was in 1853 that one Frédéric Boeckel established the family business that flourishes there to this day.
The family's 23 hectares of vineyards are overseen today by brothers Jean-Daniel and Thomas Boeckel. They follow sustainable principles, and they acquire grapes from a further 20 hectares owned by other growers who follow the same quality-conscious principles. All the fruit is hand-harvested and then sorted on arrival at the winery to ensure that only the best grapes make it into the presses.