Zind-Humbrecht Gewurz. Goldert Grand Cru (indx 1) 2003

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurz. Goldert Grand Cru (indx 1)
Vintage:
 
2003
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace — Grand Cru Goldert (Gueberschwihr)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted in Wine Spectator coverage of Zind‑Humbrecht's 2003 vintage (vintage characteristics and reviewer notes). Highly regarded in specialist press; World of Fine Wine contains tasting notes on the Goldert cuvée. Zind‑Humbrecht technical sheets and guides cite strong ratings for multiple vintages (example: 2011 Gewurztraminer Goldert 18/20 by Bettane & Desseauve)

Tasting Note
Intensely aromatic with rose petal and lychee on the nose, plus honeyed marmalade, ginger spice and candied citrus. Rich, oily texture with ripe stone-fruit and a warm, long finish; moderate acidity balances residual sweetness.

Food Pairing
Foie gras, roast pork or poultry, rich creamy cheeses (Munster, Pont‑l'Évêque), roasted root vegetables; Asian: spicy Thai curries, Szechuan pork, Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork, aromatic Indian dishes (tikka, korma).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested from Grand Cru parcels; organic/biodynamic viticulture, indigenous yeasts, slow fermentations and extended lees ageing (typically 12–24 months); minimal fining/intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht (est. 1959) owns ~40 ha including Grand Cru sites; led by Olivier Humbrecht MW, the domaine is an early adopter of organic/biodynamic practices and emphasizes terroir expression.