Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace — Clos Windsbuhl (Hunawihr)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 94 (Anne Krebiehl MW); JamesSuckling 96 (Stuart Pigott); listed by Berry Bros & Kobrand; Bottled Jan 2023

Tasting Note
Pale yellow; citrus and pear with pronounced limestone minerality, tight, firm mouthfeel, ripe acidity, subtle gingerbread spice and a long, intense dry finish with a hint of noble bitterness. Ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, roasted pork, roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, sea urchin (uni), shrimp udon, sashimi, mild Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed; hand-harvested; fermented fully dry with natural malolactic fermentation; aged ~12 months in large oak foudres.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht — leading biodynamic producer in Alsace (Olivier Humbrecht). Clos Windsbuhl monopole on Muschelkalk limestone; long winemaking lineage and focus on terroir expression.