Pinot Gris Roche Roulée 2021

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Roche Roulée 2021 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Radiant golden yellow with elegant silvery reflections – a visual harbinger of the complexity to follow.

Nose

Fascinatingly multi-layered: spicy malt notes on the attack, accompanied by liquorice and fine hints of tree bark. Behind these unfold juicy fruit aromas of ripe apple, apricot and orange. The aromas weave together elegantly, framed by a pronounced, almost tangible minerality that lends the wine depth.

Palate

A wine of remarkable finesse: the fine texture combines with an invigorating, lively acidity. Apple and apricot return, complemented by notes of ripe pineapple. A saline, finely spiced texture gives the wine structure and tension. The drinking flow is wonderful – elegant, understated, never obtrusive. At 13% alcohol, it displays perfect balance between power and refinement.

Finish

Medium length with persistent minerality and a fine, saline note that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Roche Roulée vineyard site lies directly adjacent to the estate on alluvial and gravel soils that provide excellent drainage. The warm, early-ripening microclimate allows this vineyard to be harvested first year after year – an advantage that translates into aromatic expressiveness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris from Olivier Humbrecht, who monitors ripeness with meticulous care to avoid overripeness. 2021 was a challenging but qualitatively excellent harvest with reduced yields due to mildew pressure. Definitely decant and serve not too cold from a larger glass.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal food companion: risotto with chanterelles and green asparagus, tuna carpaccio with lime zest and mild soy sauce, pan-seared scallops with anise butter and orange fennel. The saline minerality and understated character make it the perfect partner for delicate seafood and refined vegetable dishes.

Special Features

A Pinot Gris that prioritises elegance over opulence – typical of Zind-Humbrecht’s precise, terroir-focused philosophy. The low harvest volume in 2021 further concentrates the quality.