Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2021

Tasting Notes for Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2021 by Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Presents in the glass with a luminous, intense golden yellow.

Nose

A beguiling, highly elegant bouquet of immense freshness and deeply layered minerality. The varietal aromas emerge in a subtle and focused manner: fresh citrus fruits, orange and tart, ethereal grapefruit zest intermingle with herbal accents of rosemary, thyme and a delicate galangal spice.

Palate

Dry and immensely vibrant on the palate. A significant saline mineral streak meets delicate, restrained sweetness and a fine, supporting tannic structure. The wine possesses a taut, racy freshness that renders every sip invigorating and complex.

Finish

An expressive, long finish boasting an excellent combination of saline minerality and fine grip. A true long-distance runner with great ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

The monopole vineyard site Clos Windsbuhl is situated above Hunawihr at an altitude of 300 to 350 metres near the Vosges forest. This cool, windy slope is characterized by magnesium-rich Muschelkalk limestone from the Triassic period. The vines root deeply into the lean topsoil, imparting an unmistakable sense of terroir into the wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Gewürztraminer from old vines. In accordance with the philosophy of Master of Wine Olivier Humbrecht, the wine matures patiently in the cellar with a minimum of six months on the lees. Yields for the cool 2021 vintage were extremely small due to spring frost losses.

Food Pairings

A magnificent partner for a chicory and grapefruit salad with honey-glazed fresh goat’s cheese. Equally superb alongside oven-baked fillet of sea bass cooked on lemongrass with basil olive oil or stuffed breast of lamb with almonds, saffron and couscous.

Particularities

Hails from the Demeter-certified historic estate of the Humbrecht family (winegrowers since 1620). This dry Gewürztraminer breaks away from cloying varietal stereotypes and shines with a cool limestone freshness. Decanting well in advance and serving in a large Burgundy glass is highly recommended before drinking.