Info about the wine
In the Grand Cru Rangen site, growing the Gewürztraminer grape is not a matter of course! The influence of the altitude and the cold valley in late winter/early spring can delay bud break and flowering can be problematic. For this reason, the two small Gewürztraminer vineyards are located just above the Thur River below Clos-Saint-Urbain. The volcanic sedimentary soils of this vineyard are capable of catapulting this aromatic grape to both the nose and palate.
Info about the expansion
Gewürztraminer is traditionally harvested late, with a lot of noble rot. But that was not the case in 2016. The fermentation was very slow and the yeasts managed to produce it bone dry.
Color
Brilliant, radiant golden yellow with fine green reflexes.
Nose
The 2016 Gewurztraminer Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann does not beguile by power, but by its exuberant delicacy and its floating fragrance, reminiscent of dried rose petals, fresh ginger, pear, white peach and blossom honey.
Palate
According to Olivier, this 2016 Gewurztraminer from Rangen is like a UFO on the planet of Gewurztraminers. Absolutely right, it lacks everything we think of when we think of a classic Gewurztraminer from Alsace. It is neither sweet nor aromatic, even turgid, but it shines with a sharp and extremely firm structure. Dry, salty and endlessly long, it reveals itself to us as a true marvel of a wine. This deeply touching masterpiece still has decades ahead of it!
Recommendation
The impatient are advised to decant it one or two days before and to enjoy it from large Burgundy glasses.
Food recommendations by Christina Hilker
- Jerusalem artichoke frites with lemon-vinegar oil mayonnaise and sauerkraut carrots
- Marinated & roasted breast of free-range poulard with a Mediterranean sauce of lime, chilli, leaf coriander, garlic and Arbequina olive oil, served with lentil and potato vegetables
- Braised Wagyu beef cheek, hoisin jus, red onion miso, dashi tapioca, coconut foam and green papaya salad
Winemaker | Domaine Zind-Humbrecht |
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Country | France |
Region | Alsace |
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Content | |
Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
Acid | 6,5 g/l |
Drinking temperature | 11° |
Parker points | 91+ |
Manufacturer | Domaine Zind Humbrecht, 4 Route de Colmar, 68230 Turckheim / France |