Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace — Hunawihr (Clos Windsbuhl)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95; Wine Spectator 93; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20. bottling Aug 2021; optimum drinking 2025-2045+

Tasting Note
Intensely aromatic: rose, lychee, Turkish delight, exotic spice and nutmeg over a stony, saline limestone core. Rich, off-dry palate with vibrant acidity, silky texture and long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck with hoisin, pork belly, spiced Asian curries (Thai, Indian), foie gras terrine, aged blue or washed-rind cheeses, rich pâtés, fragrant noodle dishes, and aromatic vegetable tajines.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested; spontaneous native-yeast fermentation; aged ~11 months on lees in old large oak barrels; minimal intervention; bottled Aug 2021.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht (founded 1959) is a top Alsace producer led by Olivier Humbrecht MW; converted fully to biodynamics and farms Clos Windsbuhl (Hunawihr), a limestone slope producing concentrated, terroir-driven Gewurztraminer.