2013 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Hengst
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RS 45 g/l. Second bottle needed. Deep copper colour. Not an immediate nose but good race and grip on the palate. Molten green somehow. Clean and fresh. Not that deep-flavoured but with lots of easy appeal. And with some pungency underneath. Real grip. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Well, the 2013 Gewurztraminer Hengst is no wine for easy drinking. It is the only Grand Cru that bids defiance to the Rangen de Thann. Coming from vines plated soon after WWII and 1957, the nose is seriously deep, salty-mineral and fresh, and displays clear aromas of white stone fruits, orange and lemon zests. Round, elegant and clear on the palate, this is a full-bodied, very elegant and tightly woven wine of great complexity, finishing with a dense, compact and mineral taste. The aftertaste of this powerful wine is tremendous and so is the potential. Sweeter than the Rangen but very promising too.
About the producer
Widely acknowledged as one of the legendary wineries in Alsace, the wines of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht are nothing short of magical. Certified organic and biodynamic, the estate crafts an extensive range of wines, including many Grand Cru and single-vineyard bottlings.