Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Sélection de Grains Nobles 2007

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Sélection de Grains Nobles 2007 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Intense, sparkling golden yellow with pronounced amber-coloured reflections, which already hint at the noble ripeness and concentration of this extraordinary dessert wine.

Nose

An enchanting bouquet of sweet dry biscuit, malt and flower honey unfolds in the glass. To this are added light tobacco and a fascinating mineral component. The aromatics are accompanied by dried fruits and elegant floral notes reminiscent of thyme, broom and chervil – an unusually complex scent palette for Pinot Gris.

Palate

On the palate, a masterful interplay of sweetness and acidity elevates this SGN to world-class status. Juicy fruits, liquid flower honey and invigorating herbal notes merge into a harmonious whole. The wine presents itself as still youthful and powerful – an unpolished rough diamond with enormous development potential. The modest 9.5% alcohol underscores its delicate elegance.

Finish

Long, mineral and carried by a fine acid structure that, despite the intense sweetness, provides freshness and drinking flow.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos Jebsal is one of Zind-Humbrecht’s flagship vineyard sites in Alsace. The early ripeness of the grapes in this location enables selective hand-harvesting and makes the wine less weather-dependent – crucial for the quality of a Sélection de Grains Nobles.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris in its noblest form: only noble-rotted, raisin-like shrivelled berries are hand-selected for this rarity. The low alcohol concentration combined with maximum aroma concentration is the hallmark of the Zind-Humbrecht house.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Classically with unstuffed foie gras, aged goat’s cheese or as an accompaniment to fruit-based desserts. Also a memorable experience enjoyed solo as a meditative pleasure.

Special Features

A wine with virtually endless cellaring potential – at least 20-30 years. The 2007 vintage is wonderfully balanced and delicate, a prime example of the art of noble-sweet winemaking in Alsace.