Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Pinot Gris Rotenberg
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Rotenberg, Wintzenheim)
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
Highly rated: Vinous ~95, James Suckling 95, Wine Enthusiast 93; noted for critical acclaim and collector interest

Tasting Note
Dense golden color; ripe pear, mango, candied citrus, marzipan and dried-flower notes with smoky/mineral and saline edges. Rich yet taut, with vibrant acidity and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Roast pork, pheasant or mushroom dishes, aged Comté, snails in garlic‑butter; Asian: miso‑glazed fish, duck with hoisin, spiced Thai or Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed fruit from Rotenberg; fermented and aged on lees in neutral wood cask with malolactic fermentation; matured (extended lees contact) to add texture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht (founded 1959) farms Rotenberg (Wintzenheim). Known for organic/biodynamic viticulture under Olivier Humbrecht MW; small single‑vineyard bottlings showcasing iron‑rich limestone terroir.