Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2022

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2022 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, bright golden yellow with silvery reflections – a visual promise of freshness and elegance in the glass.

Nose

An aromatic interplay of beguiling subtlety: lemon and lemon balm meet kumquat and young apricot, underpinned by fresh apple and quince. Above this floats a floral fragrance of elderflower and ginger. Quiet yet penetrating – a mineral, multi-faceted work of art radiating pure finesse.

Palate

Here Zind-Humbrecht achieves a new dimension of precision. The wine virtually floats across the tongue: an extremely invigorating acidity combines with an intensely saline trace and refreshing bright and yellow fruit. The texture is of silky lightness, the acidity – present as it is – perfectly integrated. Each sip entices the next. A wine that benefits further from prior decanting and serving in large Burgundy glasses at a not-too-cold temperature.

Finish

Seemingly endless, with an aftertaste that preserves the mineral complexity and fresh fruitiness on the palate for a long time.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos Windsbuhl is a historic vineyard with roots dating back to the 14th century, once owned by the Habsburgs. The late-ripening climate and low-limestone geology create ideal conditions for Pinot Gris. As early as 1759, the grape variety was documented here as excellently suited – a terroir that places elegance before opulence.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris is a demanding grape variety that only reveals its true potential in first-class sites. At Windsbuhl, the 2022 vintage impressively demonstrates that the variety ranks among the finest in Alsace – when treated with the necessary care.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Scallops with watercress and goat’s cheese ravioli, Massam chicken curry with ginger, or creative vegetarian compositions such as peas, carrots and chicory chutney with herb cream. The wine also accompanies Asian cuisine with finesse.

Special Features

A wine of exceptional finesse and precision, proving that Pinot Gris can be far more than a rich grape variety. The 2022 Clos Windsbuhl is a masterpiece of balance – quietly powerful, elegant and with great ageing potential.