Domaine Zind-Humbrecht - Alsace Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal - Vendange Tardive 2015

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

For three decades one of the models of Alsatian viticulture, this estate tells the story of the Humbrecht family. Léonard, the founder, was a visionary who acquired the best terroirs in the region, including the famous Rangen. Olivier, his son, brilliantly introduced biodynamic principles in the 1990s. And today, Pierre-Émile, who arrived at the domaine with the very complicated 2021 vintage, and who is continuing their work, particularly on the latest Sommerberg acquisitions.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

From marly soils that give it good weight, the Pinot Gris 2015 Clos Jebsal Vendange Tardive is a stunning wine. The wine is rich, soft and creamy on the palate, full of grip and tension. The tannins are firm but fine, and the cellaring potential is significant.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

A tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht, the first Frenchman to hold the Master of Wine degree, has long understood the importance of work in the vineyard. He converted the estate to biodynamic viticulture in 1999, of which he is one of the best ambassadors, being also president of the Biodyvin label. This type of cultivation has enabled him to get rid of botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now assert a resolutely dry style, and the large tuns patinate them several meters underground. Like all great Alsace wines, they come into their own after a few years or decades of cellaring. Clos Windsbuhl is a must-have, and Rangen de Thann takes its place over time. Pierre-Emile, Olivier's son, has just joined the domaine. The excellence of this production, respected by all, has earned this emblematic estate a fourth star in our guide's pantheon.

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

The nose is still closed and gives little away. The palate is voluptuous, but tightly corseted: everything is present, but still tightly restrained. The peach fruit has a serene, easy sweetness that is perfectly counterbalanced by the freshness of the orange and Meyer lemon. This wine is balanced and sweet, but counterbalanced and cut by immense freshness. The aromas have yet to fully unfold. Blood orange and peach are promising. It's the fluid, balanced texture of this late harvest that stands out, along with its supreme purity. Wait for it. Drink between 2020 and 2035.

James Suckling

About the wine:

Ripe, generous and succulent melon, but also lots of freshness and vitality. The natural CO2 spritz really helps to enhance the subtle mineral finish. A long-lasting wine that's just beginning to open up.