Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Alsace AOC 2016

Wine Enthusiast

95 / 100

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CountryFrance
RegionVachau
AppellationAlsace AOC
Varieties
- Pinot Gris - 100%
Wine style
- Aromatic, intense and fruity white
BrandDomaine Zind-Humbrecht
Volume0,75

92,00 €

Description

Vines grow on the Muschelkalk limestone soil with the average age of 40 years. Fermentations are very slow, and the wines spend a minimum of 6 months on the total lees. The wines are bottled between 12 and 24 months after the harvest. Light yellow color. The nose reveals complex aromas, still a little discreet, reminiscent of minerals (wet stones), spices and aromatic plants and a little smoky. The palate is marked by a structure built around acidity, which, in the presence of very discreet residual sugars, dictates the rules! Strong, but not brutal or aggressive, on the contrary, the saline and salivating finish makes this wine very pleasant and harmonious. The finish is crisp, tense and should tighten up further over time.

Serving recommendations

Serve at 10-12 °C with vegetarian, spicy food, cured meat.

Vertinimas

95 / 100

Wine Enthusiast

Honey and smoke are signaled gently on the nose. On the concentrated body they are joined by a pleasant edge of honeyed bitterness pervaded by lemon zest, creating a flavor bomb with numerous focal points. It is all happening on this dry, bundled palate with endless drive.

About brand

Winegrowing is a passion that has been passed down from father to son in the Humbrecht family since the 17th century. Domaine Zind Humbrecht today comprises of 40 hectares of vines, spread out over an array of different terroirs in the geological patchwork which is the Alsatian wine region and birthplace of our noble grape varieties. Organic and biodynamic viticulture since 1997.