Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Pinot Gris Rotenberg, Vendanges Tardives | 2002 | 750ml

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg, Vendanges Tardives 2002

Christina Hilker: The 2002 Pinot Gris Rotenberg surprises the nose with a freshness that one would not have initially expected given its advanced ripeness. It offers a stimulating aroma of citrus and elderflower, accompanied by distinct hints that evoke the chalky soil in which it was grown. In addition to its freshness, it beguiles the palate with sweet aromas reminiscent of candied orange zest, dried apricots, peach compote, honey, and beeswax. Fine notes of coriander, soy, cinnamon, and cedarwood harmoniously round out its complexity.

Colour

Intense amber with sparkling golden reflections.

Nose

The 2002 Pinot Gris Rotenberg surprises the nose with a freshness that one would not have initially expected given its advanced ripeness. It has a stimulating aroma of citrus and elderflower, accompanied by distinct hints of the chalky soil in which it was grown. In addition to its freshness, it captivates with sweet aromas reminiscent of candied orange zest, dried apricots, peach compote, honey, and beeswax. Fine notes of coriander, soy, cinnamon, and cedarwood harmoniously round out its complexity.

Palate

The 2002 Pinot Gris Rotenberg is also extremely refreshing and stimulating on the palate. Its stimulating acidity is accompanied by a distinct salty note and a fine, unobtrusive sweetness. A truly exciting wine, excellent for pairing with food and likely to pleasantly surprise some wine drinkers with its mature creations from Alsace. In 2002, a grape quality with SGN potential grew in Rotenberg, but due to the approaching rain, it was harvested shortly beforehand. The result is a high-quality Vendange Tardive that is very close to SGN. The nose reveals the influence of the calcareous soil and noble rot: powerful mineral and honey aromas; the palate is sweet and intense: peach and apricot; the finish is delicious.

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Keywords: Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg, Vendanges Tardives 2002 Alsace France

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