Zind-Humbrecht Gewurz. Roche Calcaire (indx 1) 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurz. Roche Calcaire (indx 1)
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gueberschwihr, Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.9%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Previous Roche Calcaire Gewurztraminer vintages have earned press scores (e. g. , Wine Spectator 90, Wine Advocate 90; James Suckling 94 reported for past vintages)

Tasting Note
Restrained, mineral-driven Gewurztraminer: pale-yellow, smoky and spicy notes (pepper, tobacco, oregano), subtle floral and fresh-fruit lift, tense, velvety finish with fine bitters and good length. Dry on the palate despite a touch of residual sugar.

Food Pairing
Roasted/white meats, poultry, grilled fish, scallops with saffron, foie gras, Munster or savory cheeses; Thai coconut curry, Indian tandoori, mildly spicy Szechuan dishes, smoked salmon, tuna tataki, dim sum.

Production Method
Certified organic/biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested grapes from oolitic limestone and siliceous marl sites; vinified to preserve freshness with careful lees contact; bottled August 2024.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht, family domaine in Alsace with multi‑century history; led by Olivier Humbrecht (MW), known for biodynamic farming and terroir-driven bottlings from Gueberschwihr and nearby Grand Crus.