Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Clos Windsbuhl, Gueberschwihr)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.3%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95 points (Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire 2021); 3%, RS 2

Tasting Note
Pale yellow; tight citrus and pear with light smoky/lees notes that open with aeration. Pronounced limestone minerality, bright acidity and a firm, elegant, lively finish.

Food Pairing
Western: seared scallops, buttered asparagus, roasted chicken or pork loin, mushroom risotto, creamy seafood dishes. Asian: pan-seared scallops with fennel/anise, Chinese roast duck, Thai coconut curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, sushi.

Production Method
Biodynamic, hand-harvested; cool, often extended fermentations (can exceed 12 months), malolactic completed; aged ~12 months on fine lees in large oak foudres, minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht: family growers since 1620; domaine formed 1959; led by Olivier Humbrecht MW; ~40 ha of estate vineyards, certified organic and biodynamic, focused on terroir expression.