Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Turckheim 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Turckheim
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Turckheim, Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.6%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling: 92 points (2024). 6%, RS 0. multiple retailers cite similar scores and tasting notes

Tasting Note
Bright pale yellow. Intense floral (rose, honeysuckle), lychee and white-pepper spice; stone-fruit and mineral notes. Bone-dry, tight palate with ripe acidity, subtle phenolic grip and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, roast chicken with cream sauce, foie gras, strong cheeses (Munster). Asian: Thai green curry, Szechuan/spicy dishes, duck with hoisin, richer sushi (toro), spicy Malaysian/Indian dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested Gewurztraminer. Spontaneous fermentation with malolactic fermentation; aged ~12 months in large old foudres.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht (family domaine near Turckheim since 1620), led by Olivier Humbrecht MW; noted pioneer of organic/biodynamic Alsace winemaking.