Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Trie Speciale Sélection de Grains Nobles 2005 375ml

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Trie Speciale Sélection de Grains Nobles 2005 375ml from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling, intense amber in the glass – the colour already reveals the extraordinary concentration of this noble sweet rarity.

Nose

An olfactory feast: liquid forest honey, candied orange peel and roasted almonds dominate the complex bouquet. The nose alone is already a dessert – opulent, seductive and of bewitching sweetness.

Palate

On the palate, pure decadence unfolds. The wine flows opulent and concentrated, yet remarkably smooth across the tongue. Despite the massive sweetness, it never feels heavy – the low alcohol content of just 6.5% lends it an almost weightless elegance. Fresh citrus notes provide tension and balance.

Finish

The aftertaste is remarkably long and multifaceted. The citrus freshness carries far, enveloped by honeyed sweetness and fine minerality – a finale that resonates for minutes.

Terroir & Origin

The Clos Windsbuhl is one of Alsace’s legendary Grand Cru vineyard sites. The south-west exposure and chalky soils create ideal conditions for Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot that makes this extraordinary Sélection de Grains Nobles possible.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris from hand-selected, nobly rotten grapes. The designation „Trie Speciale“ signals an additional selection within the already stringent SGN category – only the most concentrated berries were used. Biodynamic cultivation according to Demeter standards.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with Foie Gras, Roquefort or other robust blue cheeses. Harmonises beautifully with apricot tart, Crème Brûlée or caramelised nuts. Best enjoyed neat as a meditative dessert in the glass.

Special Features

The 2005 vintage is considered exceptional in Alsace for noble sweet wines. With ageing potential spanning several decades, this is a collector’s piece from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, one of the region’s most renowned estates.