Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl | 2021 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2021 (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 another glass or two 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

The Clos Windsbuhl lies above the village of Hunawihr and offers a beautiful view of the Alsatian valley floor and the famous church of Saint-Jacques le Majeur. Due to its location near the Vosges Forest at an altitude of 300/350 m, this vineyard ripens relatively late, despite being on a steep east-south slope. The small “windy hill” lies on an ancient limestone cliff, the “Muschelkalk” from the Triassic period. The vines have little topsoil, are slow-growing, and are strongly influenced by the magnesium-rich, calcareous parent rock, and this also applies to the wines!

Vineyard Information

Back in 1987, we doubted this grape variety would be suitable for this vineyard, as Gewürztraminer truly needs sun and more warmth to ripen. How wrong we were. Fortunately, we preserved the old vines and gave them a chance! Every vintage, this Clos produces amazing wines, including this exceptional and refined Gewurztraminer! However, this grape variety suffered severe losses in the spring of 2021, and the harvest was tiny.

Colour

Bright, intense golden yellow.

Nose

The 2021 Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl is a beguiling and elegant representative of its kind: it is animated by immense freshness and complex minerality. The Gewürztraminer aromas emerge elegantly and restrainedly. In addition to citrus, orange, and orange zest, tart grapefruit zest notes and herbal hints of rosemary, thyme, and galangal characterize its aroma spectrum.

Palate

A classic Gewürztraminer with a salty touch, delicate, restrained sweetness, and a fine tannin. Its freshness and vibrancy are unparalleled, the combination of salinity and fine tannins excellent. A true long-distance runner, already a delight to drink now and one that will prove even more delightful in a few years. A true exemplar of what Gewürztraminer should be; every sip tempts you to take another, and the dishes it accompanies love its delicate saline and aromatic facets. 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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