Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris 'Turckheim' Biodynamic

The Pinot-Gris grape variety is certainly the grape variety that offers the most different styles in Alsace. It is also the grape variety that has a wide spectrum of adaptation to different geologies and climates. A cousin of Pinot Noir, it shares its defaults and advantages. It is sensitive to cryptogamic diseases but is more resistant to wood diseases and is less sensitive to frost. It is above all a variety that reacts strongly to yield and takes on a diluted aspect when it is high. This is why we favour above all the selections of petits grains (small berries), less fertile, with smaller clusters, producing more concentrated wines. In 2020, the maturation was early and very fast. Rarely have we had grapes ripening as quickly as in 2020, especially on the gravelly terroirs of Turckheim. The fermentation was long on this wine, which explains a later bottling.

France

Drink now to 2028

Glass

Suitable for Vegans, Biodynamic

Gonzalez Byass

Winegrowing is a passion that has been passed down from father to son in the Humbrecht family since the 17th century. Domaine Zind Humbrecht today comprises of 42 hectares of vines, spread out over an array of different terroirs in the geological patchwork which is the Alsatian wine region and birthplace of our noble grape varieties.

Domaine Zind Humbrecht

France

Winegrowing is a passion that has been passed down from father to son in the Humbrecht family since the 17th century. Domaine Zind Humbrecht today comprises of 42 hectares of vines, spread out over an array of different terroirs in the geological patchwork which is the Alsatian wine region and birthplace of their noble grape varieties.

Gonzalez Byass UK Ltd.

Pinot Gris

2022

The Pinot-Gris grape variety is certainly the grape variety that offers the most different styles in Alsace. It is also the grape variety that has a wide spectrum of adaptation to different geologies and climates. A cousin of Pinot Noir, it shares its defaults and advantages. It is sensitive to cryptogamic diseases but is more resistant to wood diseases and is less sensitive to frost. It is above all a variety that reacts strongly to yield and takes on a diluted aspect when it is high. This is why we favour above all the selections of petits grains (small berries), less fertile, with smaller clusters, producing more concentrated wines.

The nose is precise and fresh, showing white fruits (pears, apples...) and hints of honey. The palate is elegant, medium power with a surprising juicy acidity not to be expected in such a warm year. The mouthfeel shows a welcoming lightness but is supported by good density and a very dry finish. It almost feels like a dry Riesling!

12%

9.75

Domaine Zind Humbrecht

This wine makes a great pairing with foie gras or asian cuisine. Also fish including salmon or sea bass.

Olivier Humbrecht MW (France's very first Master of Wine)

In 2020, the maturation was early and very fast. Rarely have we had grapes ripening as quickly as in 2020, especially on the gravelly terroirs of Turckheim. The fermentation was long on this wine, which explains a later bottling.