Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Heimbourg (indx 1) 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Pinot Gris Heimbourg (indx 1)
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Heimbourg, Turckheim)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: 89 (Stephan Reinhardt) for the 2018 Pinot Gris Heimbourg; noted as bone‑dry, elegant, flinty and saline with good grip. Producer notes and retailer descriptions confirm 13. 0–13

Tasting Note
Bright golden Pinot Gris with chalky limestone minerality, citrus zest, ginger, apricot and stone-fruit. Juicy, fresh acidity, fine phenolic grip and saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: scallops, lobster bisque, roast chicken, pork belly, lamb tagine. Asian: Vietnamese grilled pork, Thai green curry (mild), sushi/sashimi, Chinese dim sum (shrimp), lightly spiced Korean dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; native-yeast fermentations in neutral oak/foudres; vinified dry without botrytis; aged ~18 months on the lees; minimal sulfur, unfined/ unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht (Olivier Humbrecht) is a 40‑ha estate in Turckheim, owning much of the Heimbourg lieu‑dit; certified organic/biodynamic and known for low‑intervention, terroir‑driven Alsace wines.