Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Pinot Gris Heimbourg, Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2008 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Heimbourg, Sélection de Grains Nobles 2008 (bio)

Wine Information

The Pinot Gris at Heimbourg is planted at the very top of this small single vineyard in Turckheim (only 9 hectares in total, of which Zind-Humbrecht owns 4.5 hectares). The upper part of the vineyard is quite steep, and years of erosion have left little topsoil and a lot of limestone. Furthermore, the vineyard is quite exposed to the winds. These are perfect conditions for late ripening and keeping the grapes healthy late in the season, so there’s no rush to harvest them early. These are also difficult growing conditions for the delicate Riesling grape or Gewürztraminer, which thrive in more sheltered and warmer locations, which explains the choice of Pinot Gris in this area. As in the Rotenberg, a selection of healthy grapes was harvested to produce a drier wine. Ten days later, the remaining botrytis-affected grapes were harvested. They exhibit high acidity and distinct sweetness.

Colour

Amber.

Nose

The 2008 Heimbourg Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles captivates with its intense and compact aroma, featuring spices of walnuts, galangal, and roasted almonds, along with opulent fruit and sweetness. Bitter orange jam, candied orange peel, dried mango, fresh ginger, and ripe vineyard peach all dance the round. A crystal-clear and beautifully concentrated, noble-sweet treasure awaits us.

Palate

On the tongue, the intense sweetness, spice, and fruit are paired with invigorating acidity and salty minerality that are second to none. A noble sweet wine that shines with freshness and elegance, a true masterpiece from the house of Zind-Humbrecht. A wine made for decades with fantastic aging potential.

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