Boeckel

This ancient family firm has become a dependable source for some heart-warmingly traditional examples of Alsace wines. In recent years, they have systematically converted all their own holdings to certified organic viticulture, though they continue to buy a significant proportion of other grapes from long-term partners. The wines are full-flavored, varietally distinct and properly dry. They offer a price-quality ratio that is hard to beat. Now that the 23 hectares are fully organic, a new range of wines under the name “Midelberg”, an ancient dialectal name for their beautiful village, has been released with a striking label and bottling under screw-cap.

Producer:	Boeckel
Country:	France
Region:	Alsace
Subregion:	Mittelbergheim
City of Origin:	Mittelbergheim
Date Founded:	1853
Owner Name:	Thomas and Jean-Daniel Boeckel
Vineyard Size:	59.28 acres owned, grapes also purchased
Total Annual Production:	300,000 bottles

Property History:

For 400 years the Boeckel family has had its roots firmly planted in the terroir of Mittelbergheim. In 1853, Frédéric Boeckel, an established winemaker from the centre of the village, founded the business which is today managed by the brothers Jean-Daniel and Thomas Boeckel, who are the fifth generation.