Domaine Leon Boesch, with its new Cave built in 2010, really sits between Westhalten and Soultzmatt, looking up to the slopes of the steep Grand Cru, Zinnkoepflé. The microclimate here is special as it has the protection of Alsace’s two great “Ballons” (Grand and Petit) which enhance the Vosges’ already significant rain shadow effect. Matthieu farms 14.5 hectares of vines all in this locale.

Domaine Leon Boesch, with its new Cave built in 2010, really sits between Westhalten and Soultzmatt, looking up to the slopes of the steep Grand Cru, Zinnkoepflé. The microclimate here is special as it has the protection of Alsace’s two great “Ballons” (Grand and Petit) which enhance the Vosges’ already...