Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Gewürztraminer Roche Calcaire | 2022 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Roche Calcaire 2022 (bio)

(Olivier Humbrecht)

Wine Information

Gewürztraminer can be a very tannic grape variety. Since it naturally has a lower acidity than a red wine, it needs a certain phenolic maturity. This is the main reason why it is often the last to be harvested in Alsace. The limestone geology has the advantage of being less precocious, bringing structure and sometimes a little more acidity, but above all, it masks some of the grape variety’s exuberant aromas by bringing more complex spicy-mineral flavours. On a calcareous soil, Gewürztraminer also ripens more slowly from a technical perspective (sugar). If it is not harvested very late, the alcohol potential can also be better controlled. In the Hengst and Windsbuhl vineyards, which are old vines, we replace the missing vines with young vines. The older the vineyards become, the more consistent the proportion of these replacement plantings becomes. Before harvesting the old vines, we walk through these two vineyards and select the younger vines planted at the beginning of the rows (more vigorous). These are grapes that we do not intend to include in the “Grand Vin,” but which are nevertheless of good quality and provenance. These grapes are usually very ripe, so the Roche Calcaire Gewurztraminer often retains a certain natural residual sweetness.

Colour

Bright, deep golden yellow.

Nose

The 2022 Roche Calcaire Gewurztraminer displays perfect mineral depth; it appears cool, herbal, and compact. Fine fruity aromas of sugared grapefruit, apricot, apricot peel, and peach are underscored by bergamot, white chocolate, and star anise.

Palate

Spicy with delicate fruit and freshness, it drifts across the tongue; the fine tannins stimulate the appetite and enliven the drink. The fruit presents itself in an interplay with acidity and intense minerality. A wine that sets special accents with its grippy structure and impresses with elegance and finesse. This makes it an excellent food accompaniment, enveloping and enriching dishes without dominating them. If possible, decant and enjoy from large glasses.

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