Bottler: Domaine Zind Humbrecht, 4 Route de Colmar, 68230 Turckheim / France
In the glass
Colour
Dense and radiant golden yellow.
Nose
Invigorating and complex with notes of sweet grapefruit, rose petals and lily of the valley, backed by juicy orange, ginger and cardamom.
Palate
Dry, sinewy and full of energy with a salty-mineral structure, lively acidity, fine tannins and a long, powerful finish.
Character
Aristocratic, noble and expressive – a monumental terroir wine with great ageing potential.
Pairing
Caramelised tomatoes with star anise and burrata, prawns in a lavender, honey and chilli crust served on spiced rice, or pork ribs with braised rhubarb.
Notes
Produced according to biodynamic principles (Demeter certified) on the steep south-east-facing slope of the Grand Cru Hengst site, whose red, iron- and lime-rich marl soil gives this dry wine its salty depth.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A dense, luminous golden yellow of great radiance in the glass.
Nose
Extremely refreshing and characterised by an aristocratic coolness. Nuances of sweet grapefruit, juicy orange as well as delicate notes of rose petals and lily of the valley reveal themselves, intricately underlined by piquant spices such as ginger and cardamom.
Palate
Sinewy, powerful and full of noble character, this exceptionally dry Gewürztraminer presents itself. Its energetic structure is based on a salty, chalky minerality, grippy tannins and a vibrant acidity, which lends enormous poise and breeding to its dense body.
Finish
Extremely punchy and long on the finish, sustained by lingering mineral impressions and a salty touch.
Terroir & Origin
The Grand Cru Hengst near Wintzenheim is a steep, south-east facing slope. The red, Oligocene limestone soil is rich in iron and calcareous sandstone. Thanks to its clay and marl topsoil, the vineyard site possesses high water-retention capacity. Combined with the early-ripening climate, this leads to perfect phenolic ripeness of the grapes.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Gewürztraminer from extremely low yields. Master of Wine Olivier Humbrecht favours a traditionally long aging period on the lees in wooden casks of at least six months to bring out the wine’s viscous texture. The grapes of the 2021 vintage brought an impressive acid structure to the cellar.
Food Pairing Recommendations
An ideal partner for caramelised tomatoes with star anise, basil and burrata, fine prawns with a lavender-honey-chilli crust served on spiced rice or savoury pork ribs with rosemary and braised rhubarb. Decanting and serving in large Burgundy glasses is recommended prior to enjoyment.
Key Features
An uncompromisingly dry, sinewy Demeter-certified Grand Cru from one of Alsace’s most renowned biodynamic estates. Boasts enormous aging potential for many years to come.
