Sommerberg

🇫🇷 France

Grand Cru Rare find

Pure granite monolith above Niedermorschwihr - Albert Boxler's driveway vineyard

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Region profile

History

Jean Boxler ancestor moved from Switzerland 1673, establishing family in Niedermorschwihr. Current Jean Boxler farms multiple micro-parcels within Sommerberg, vinifying separately. The hillside literally terminates in his driveway - he lives in his vineyard. 45-47 year old vines in Eckberg parcel. Also owns parcels in powerful Grand Cru Brand.

Climate
Pure granite; steep south-facing slope at 270-400m; excellent drainage; warm exposition with cold nights
Signature wines
Albert Boxler Sommerberg Eckberg Riesling - 45-year-old vines at 400m elevation; pure granite expression; Jean Boxler's micro-parcel mastery
What sets it apart
Vineyard ends at winemaker's driveway - Boxler literally lives in his Grand Cru; family since 1673 (Swiss origin); multiple lieu-dit micro-bottlings

Facts

  • 28.36 hectares
  • Jean Boxler family since 1673 (Swiss origin)
  • vineyard ends at Boxler's driveway
  • Eckberg parcel at 400m
  • Zind-Humbrecht owns 0.3ha

Region profile from the Wine Memories wine-data corpus · verified January 2026