Zind-Humbrecht - Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire blanc 2022
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
94/100
James Suckling
"Lively minerality, guaranteed pleasure".
Despite the hot weather during the harvest of the 2022 vintage, the Pinot Gris cuvée has retained its freshness and liveliness. The nose is fine and precise, and the elegant palate opens with aromas of fresh white fruit. Enjoy it now, or keep it to follow its fine evolution year after year.
Features
Estate
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Cuvée
Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire
Vintage
2022
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Gris
Terroirs
Muschelkalk limestone
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gravity, total abandonment of fining techniques, no chaptalization, later bottling of wines
Breeding
On lees for 12 months
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright pale yellow colour
Nose
Opens with fresh citrus and light smoky aromas, characteristics often found in this varietal.
Mouth
Precise and taut, with ripe acidity, the finish offers a pleasantly velvety and elegant sensation with aromas of fresh white fruit.
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2034
Production
Capsule-free bottle
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck foie gras with apples, Roquefort puff pastry...
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 2024) 94/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Think ripe pomelo and melon with a touch of yellow grapefruit, then let yourself drift into this very fresh and chalky expression of the pinot gris grape. Only medium-bodied, but with a compact structure. Intensely salty finish that has a lot of drive. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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