Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Trie Speciale Sélection de Grains Nobles 2005

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Trie Speciale Sélection de Grains Nobles 2005 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling amber in the glass – a colour that already announces the concentrated sweetness and maturity of this extraordinary Sélection de Grains Nobles.

Nose

Intoxicating and opulent: liquid forest honey, candied orange peel and roasted almonds unfold on the nose. An aromatic profile that promises more dessert than wine – and delivers on that promise impressively.

Palate

Concentrated, silky, seductive. The noble sweet texture caresses the palate without ever feeling heavy or cloying. The low alcohol content of just 6.5% Vol. lends this botrytised wine a remarkable lightness and elegance that one would hardly expect at such intensity.

Finish

Long and multifaceted. Refreshing citrus notes perfectly balance the opulence and create play and tension in the aftertaste – a testament to the masterful balance that Zind-Humbrecht achieves even at the highest sweetness concentration.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos Windsbuhl is one of Alsace’s most prestigious vineyard sites. The „Trie Speciale“ designates a particularly selective hand harvest of berries affected by noble rot – only the most concentrated grapes make their way into this rarity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris in its noblest form: concentrated through noble rot, vinified with care. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Alsace, lets nature take its course and intervenes minimally – the result is pure, unfiltered essence.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Classically with Foie Gras, brilliant with fruit tarts or apple cake. Washed-rind soft cheeses such as Munster or Epoisses are equally congenial partners. Or simply enjoy it solo as a meditative dessert in a glass.

Special Features

A rarity with enormous ageing potential. The 2005 vintage is considered outstanding in Alsace for noble sweet wines. The combination of concentration, freshness and low alcohol strength makes this wine an extraordinary example of Alsatian winemaking at the highest level.