Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl | 2019 | 1500ml | bio

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2019 (bio)

Christina Hilker: Delicate sweetness pairs with fresh acidity, salty and profound minerality, and a structure that shows grip and grips. Light-footed yet impressive, that’s how Gewürztraminer should taste, especially one that you’ll want to enjoy a glass or two more of with fine food. The aftertaste is cool and fresh, a truly lively wine. Those impatient to open it now are advised to decant it at least a day in advance and not to enjoy it too cold from large Burgundy glasses.(Olivier Humbrecht).

Wine Information

Clos Windsbuhl lies above the village of Hunawihr, on a very interesting limestone geology that is often present in many of the region’s top vineyards. Muschelkalk is a calcareous rock from the Triassic period that contains many mussels and is rich in magnesium. It is often referred to as “dolomitic” limestone. The topsoil is thin, and the vines grow quickly on the poor bedrock. Limestone soils tend to be cooler, but not in this location. The slope and orientation of the vineyard provide enough warmth for the soil to warm sufficiently for this grape variety, which needs it.

Vineyard Information

However, because the Windsbuhl is located at a higher elevation and close to the forest, there is a naturally cooler influence on all the wines. The Gewurztraminer ripens very well, but slowly, and remains very elegant with a naturally higher acidity. The 2019 ferments slowly and retains some sweetness. It can be described as a moelleux.

Colour

Bright, intense golden yellow.

Nose

The 2019 Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl displays sweet plums, pears, juicy pineapple, and orange jam, yet appears both cool and chalky. It possesses great elegance and mineral depth, which is best revealed after decanting. Upon contact with oxygen, subtle aromas of coriander, dried ginger, and anise emerge. All very subtly interwoven, never intrusive.

Palate

It practically dances on the palate; the cool notes combine with very precise acidity, immense freshness, and plenty of vibrancy. Its subtle sweetness fades more and more into the background, but it lends it a certain charm. The fine pear and pineapple fruit predominates on the tongue. Salty precision and a sweet-sour and aromatic firework. A true long-distance runner, it’s already great to drink now and will be even better in a few years. A paragon of elegance, pure umami! Those impatient to open it now are advised to decant it at least a day in advance and enjoy it from large Burgundy glasses, not too cold.

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