Domaine Zind-Humbrecht - Alsace Pinot Gris Roche Roulée 2021
Alsace
White
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94/100
James Suckling
"The bouquet is a cloud of smoke and flint. Very juicy on the palate, but also very elegant, with remarkable freshness for this grape variety. Stony finish." (James Suckling 2023)
Features
Estate
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Cuvée
Pinot Gris Roche Roulée
Vintage
2021
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Gris (âge moyen des vignes : 30 ans)
Terroirs
Quaternary gravel on alluvial fan of the Fecht river
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional
Alcohol content
13%
Residual sugars
0.6 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Luminous pale yellow colour
Nose
Intense, smoky, toasty aromatics, fairly reductive at this early stage, opens up after decanting.
Mouth
Delicate structure enhanced by energetic acidity, medium power, dry finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with pies, terrines, fish in sauce, white meats in sauce...
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
The bouquet is a cloud of smoke and gunflint. Very juicy, but also very elegant on the palate, with remarkable freshness for this grape variety. Stony finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. PAUL P. Published on 04/06/2024
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