Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Pinot Gris Rotenberg | 2016 | 750ml

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg 2016

Wine Information

The Rotenberg vineyard is west/northwest facing and hidden behind the Grand Cru Hengst. However, it benefits from a beautiful opening to the Munster Valley and the Vosges Mountains. The late-ripening vineyard is mostly planted with Pinot family varieties. The poor red Olizocene limestone, rich in iron, naturally reduces the vines’ vitality, and yields are generally very low. This vineyard was known in the past for producing harmonious, rich, and sweet wines. However, due to the natural concentration of the grapes, complex dry Pinot Gris wines have also been produced in recent years.

Vine Information

Avoiding overripeness was easier in 2016. And it was easier to complete fermentation with wild yeasts.

Colour

Light, muted golden yellow.

Nose

The smoky, malty, and powerful character of the 2016 Pinot Gris Rotenberg is already noticeable on the nose. In addition to aromas of beetroot, boxwood, pepper, and roasted walnuts, a fine buttery and vanilla scent emerges from the glass. After some aeration, the delicate vineyard peach and acacia blossom notes are truly captivating and beautifully complement its earthy and malty structure.

Palate

The attack on the tongue is firm, salty, and extremely powerful. The mid-palate is expansive and powerful, cushioned by fine fruit and charming sweetness, which allows hints of juniper and lavender to emerge in the finish. The long finish is cool and refreshingly herbal. This wine is in a constant interplay of countless impressions and it will be interesting to see how it will develop over the next few years.

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