Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Roche Calcaire 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Roche Calcaire
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Gueberschwihr; vineyards: Goldert, Hengst, Clos Windsbuhl)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator: 90 points (2020). Review/retailer notes: import/trade sheets and reviews highlight its mineral, spicy profile; IntoWine review scored ~92

Tasting Note
Pale golden; limestone-driven citrus and mineral notes with lychee, orange peel and gentle spice. Medium-rich, lightly off‑dry, refreshing acidity and a harmonious, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, scallops with saffron, roasted pork, strong cheeses (Munster), pâté. Asian: Thai curry (coconut-based), tandoori chicken, dim sum, mildly spicy Sichuan or Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Grapes from limestone (oolithic calcareous/marl) sites; biodynamic viticulture; 2020 fermented quickly, largely dry; bottled August 2021.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht — family growers since 1620; certified organic/biodynamic (since early 2000s); led by Olivier Humbrecht MW; c.40 ha including Grand Cru sites.