Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Goldert Gc (indx 5) 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Goldert Gc (indx 5)
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace — Grand Cru Goldert (Gueberschwihr)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
High scores from critics for 2018 vintage — James Suckling ~93–94, Parker/Robert Parker-related outlets ~92+, noted in merchant and critic listings

Tasting Note
Intensely aromatic: lychee, rose petal, ginger and apricot with limestone minerality. Rich, broad palate balanced by crisp acidity; long, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Foie gras, roasted duck, creamy cheeses (Munster, Pont-l’Évêque); spicy Asian dishes (Thai red curry, Szechuan chicken), Peking duck, sushi with richer cuts, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Biodynamic/organic viticulture; hand-harvested, native-yeast fermentations, long lees aging and minimal fining; occasional malolactic to soften varietal intensity.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht (family domaine since 1620; founded 1959) farms Goldert on oolithic limestone in Gueberschwihr; small Grand Cru holdings; known for biodynamic practice and terroir-driven bottlings.