Pinot Gris Rotenberg Sélection de Grains Nobles 2000

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Rotenberg Sélection de Grains Nobles 2000 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling amber in the glass – a colour that already reveals the extraordinary concentration and maturity of this noble sweet wine. The deep, reddish-shimmering hue bears witness to the special botrytis selection of the 2000 vintage.

Nose

A sweet revelation that makes an immediate impression: liquid honey, candied fruits, peach and tropical fruits meld with the fresh aroma of quince and pear. This is joined by a fascinating spice palette of ginger, cinnamon, clove and vanilla. Smoky, stony and earthy notes lend this opulent bouquet surprising depth and complexity.

Palate

A sweet elixir of improbable intensity that glides across the tongue with silky power. The saline minerality of the Rotenberg terroir runs through the concentrated sweetness and gives it structure. A stimulating, refreshing acidity masterfully balances the opulence – this is no clumsy sweet wine, but an elegant, perfectly balanced masterpiece.

Finish

Long-lasting and powerful, with lingering honey and spice notes. The mineral precision remains intact to the very end and underscores the extraordinary class of this wine.

Terroir & Origin

The legendary Rotenberg with its chalky and iron-rich soils created ideal conditions in the millennial vintage of 2000 for this Sélection de Grains Nobles. The mineral complexity of the terroir runs through every drop of this extraordinary Alsatian sweet wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris in its noblest form: botrytised, hand-selected berries yield impressive concentration at just 11.5% alcohol. The precise work of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is evident in the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity and minerality.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Ideal with blue cheese such as Roquefort or Stilton, with fruit desserts featuring apricots or peaches, or on its own as a meditative dessert in the glass. Also a classic pairing with foie gras.

Special Features

A wine of extraordinary ageing potential that will delight lovers of noble sweet wines. After more than two decades, this SGN still displays youthful freshness with complete aromatic development – a true treasure for any discerning wine cellar.