1997 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal SGN
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The 1997 Tokay-Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Selection de Grains Nobles is slightly gold-colored, offers jammy apricot, cherry, and strawberry scents, as well as a hyper-dense, super-sweet character. It is full-bodied, intense, and packed with jellied yellow fruits and minerals. Projected maturity: now-2040. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Knockout botrytis aromas of apricot, peach and honey. Olivier used about 25% healthy grapes to keep this wine from getting too sticky. A magical combination of warm, candied fruits and botrytis tang, with the flavors given grip and vibrancy by 10.5 g/l acidity. Incredible concentration and richness, not to mention persistence. An SGN of great verve; approachable today thanks to its extraordinary fruit. After admitting that in years past he tended to go for record must weights, Olivier says he now draws the line at 23%-25% potential alcohol—"otherwise the wine is undrinkable for the first 50 years."
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.