Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Roche Calcaire 2016

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Roche Calcaire
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Gueberschwihr, near Grand Cru Goldert)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.6%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2016 release: James Suckling 92; Wine Spectator 91; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91; Wine Enthusiast 91. Technical and tasting details also published by the producer

Tasting Note
Lychee, damask rose and jasmine with citrus and spice notes; pronounced stony/mineral backbone, tight structure and a slightly off‑dry finish with smoky, savory hints (medium‑full body).

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, roast pork, duck with fruit sauces, creamy poultry, aged Munster or blue cheeses. Asian: Thai green curry, Szechuan/spicy Chinese dishes, rich sushi/sashimi, Indian dishes with aromatic spices.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts, partial malolactic possible, aged ~8 months in older French oak and on lees for texture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht — historic Alsace estate (family union 1959), biodynamic producer focused on terroir wines from small, named parcels. Olivier Humbrecht MW is chief winemaker.