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Consumed over quite a few nights: 2004 Albert Boxler Chasselas (I
looked but didn't see any of those little lot numbers that Boxler uses
for some wines). Unsure I've ever had a varietal Chasselas before; I
bought this because I had a gift certificate at a store where
everything I knew was overpriced (I'm sure this was too, but at least I
didn't KNOW it, no basis of comparison). Interesting- floral and
tropical, but with a good acidic backbone. Kind of Gewurztraminer meets
Viognier, with a dash of Pinot Gris. Mostly floral/musky, with some
quince/tropical fruit flavors. More minerally than fruity, but a little
lacking in depth and concentration. Still, worth trying once. B

Tonight I made parmesan/garlic baked chicken, with leftover broccoli
and asparagus, and the 2005 Le Bourcier "Cuvee Elena" Macon. A new
store just opened in my town, and this was on sale for $10. Sharp lemon
and white peach fruit, a little short in the concentration department.
But good food friendly acidity, would be ok as a party wine, B/B-

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.



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"DaleW" > wrote:

> Consumed over quite a few nights: 2004 Albert Boxler Chasselas (I
> looked but didn't see any of those little lot numbers that Boxler uses
> for some wines). Unsure I've ever had a varietal Chasselas before; I
> bought this because I had a gift certificate at a store where
> everything I knew was overpriced (I'm sure this was too, but at least I
> didn't KNOW it, no basis of comparison). Interesting- floral and
> tropical, but with a good acidic backbone. Kind of Gewurztraminer meets
> Viognier, with a dash of Pinot Gris. Mostly floral/musky, with some
> quince/tropical fruit flavors. More minerally than fruity, but a little
> lacking in depth and concentration. Still, worth trying once. B
>
> Tonight I made parmesan/garlic baked chicken, with leftover broccoli
> and asparagus, and the 2005 Le Bourcier "Cuvee Elena" Macon. A new
> store just opened in my town, and this was on sale for $10. Sharp lemon
> and white peach fruit, a little short in the concentration department.
> But good food friendly acidity, would be ok as a party wine, B/B-
>
> Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
> wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
> drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
> promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
>
>


The Boxler seems to come across much better with food than not for me.
Really nice with pork tenderloins.
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Lawrence Leichtman wrote:
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> The Boxler seems to come across much better with food than not for me.
> Really nice with pork tenderloins.


I could see that. Actually most Alsace seem better with food. Maybe I
should get one more.

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