Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2020

Wine Description for Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2020 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, intense golden yellow – a visual promise of the concentration and ripeness that this extraordinary Gewürztraminer delivers.

Nose

Captivating and elegant in equal measure: green figs and pink peppercorn meet a deep, almost saline minerality that reveals the limestone subsoil of Clos Windsbuhl. Beneath this unfold pear cream, fresh apple, white chocolate, ginger and lime zest – perfectly interwoven, without any single component dominating. This is Gewürztraminer in its most refined form.

Palate

The fascinating balance between saline minerality and delicate sweetness defines this wine. Fine tannins provide structure, whilst the freshness and vibrancy are positively electrifying. The sweetness is present, but never intrusive – rather, it amplifies the umami quality that makes this Gewürztraminer such an exceptional food wine. A long-distance runner that already offers drinking pleasure now, yet undoubtedly has years ahead of it.

Finish

Long, mineral and refreshing. The saline character remains present and leaves an impression of elegance and precision that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

Clos Windsbuhl sits at 300-350 metres elevation above Hunawihr, a steep slope with east-south-facing exposure on Muschelkalk from the Triassic period. Proximity to the Vosges forest ensures late ripening, whilst the magnesium-rich, calcareous subsoil with minimal topsoil imparts the characteristic minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Gewürztraminer from old, low-vigour vines. Late harvest enables optimal ripeness and harmonious balance. The 2020 is a classic representative of this extraordinary terroir. Recommendation: decant at least a day in advance, serve not too cold from large Burgundy glasses.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Prawns with shellfish vanilla foam, braised beef cheeks with dates and pomegranate, chicory tart with grapefruit, spicy Asian cuisine, mature Munster or Roquefort.

Special Characteristics

A textbook example of the elegance and complexity that Gewürztraminer can achieve on limestone. The umami quality makes it an exceptional food companion – far removed from the perfumed cliché of the variety.