Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal | 2021 | 750ml | bio

Beschreibung

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal 2021 (bio)

Wine Information

Olivier Humbrecht: The Clos Jebsal lies directly below the Grand Cru Brand, separated by an impressive geological fault that very precisely demarcates the granite (primary period) of the Brand and the gypsum marl of the Keuper (secondary period). This small 1.3-hectare clos was replanted by my father, Léonard, in the late 1970s and planted with Pinot Gris in 1983. Facing south, on a very steep slope, the grapes ripen quickly. The marl soil is deep and cold in the lower part of the clos and on the terraces, while the limestone is more prominent in the upper part.

Vineyard Information

Since the harvest takes place a whole month earlier, temperatures in September were unfortunately too high, and rot did not develop as beautifully as it would later in October or November. Since 2020, Clos Jebsal has therefore been producing very dry wines, while retaining its ability to produce wines with fantastic ageing potential.

Colour

Brilliant golden yellow.

Nose

The 2021 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal is characterized by intense yeasty spice, apples, quinces, walnuts, and dried apricots. At the same time, it exudes a salty note that lends it finesse and freshness, a truly stimulating and charming Pinot Gris in every respect.

Palate

This Pinot Gris is characterized by a rich texture, juicy fruit, delicate saltiness, invigorating acidity, and piquant tannins. It plays perfectly with the food that accompanies it, and its acidity and saltiness contribute an invigorating freshness to rich dishes. This is how Pinot Gris brings joy! The long finish indicates its excellent aging potential. Those impatient to open this wine now are advised to decant it about two hours beforehand and enjoy it not too cold from large Burgundy glasses.

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Vinous

Score: 94

The 2021 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal is a monopole for Zind-Humbrecht. It is located between Brand and Heimbourg, utterly different from both, with calcareous marl and gypsum on south-facing terraces. In the past, this was dedicated to making sweeter wines with botrytis. The vines were planted in 1983. The nose has a flicker of reduction, followed by an aromatic notion of pear, freshly turned earth and orange peel. The palate has concentration and flow, a russet pear texture and a salty, cool, mouth-watering core. The saltiness is more intense than the fruit. The beautiful, bone-dry finish is very appetizing. (Bone-dry)
— Anne Krebiehl MW
Drinking window: 2027 – 2060
Review date: Apr 2023

Producer website: http://www.zindhumbrecht.fr/