Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Hengst Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Grand Cru Hengst, Wintzenheim)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97 (2023); Vinous (Anne Krebiehl) 94; Stuart Pigott 97

Tasting Note
Dense pale-gold Gewurztraminer: lychee, rose petal, peach, citrus pith and warm spice. Silky, concentrated texture with bright ripe acidity, subtle bitter pith and a long, dry, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted pork belly, glazed ham, rich poultry (duck confit), aged cheeses, foie gras. Asian: spicy Thai curries, Szechuan dishes, tandoori or rich Indian curries, lemongrass‑marinated prawns.

Production Method
Certified organic/biodynamic; hand-harvested fruit, native-yeast fermentation, malolactic completed; aged in large oak foudres (≈12 months); minimal cellar intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht (est. 1959) of Turckheim, led by Olivier Humbrecht MW. ~40 ha including Grand Cru Hengst; pioneer in organic/biodynamic Alsace viticulture.