2018 Zind-Humbrecht - Pinot Gris Rotenberg
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The Wintzenheim 2018 Pinot Gris Rotenberg is clear and concentrated on the elegant and aromatic nose. Dense, tight and vital on the palate, this is a fresh and dry Pinot Gris with good structure and grip on the finish. This is an excellent Pinot to match many kinds of food. A very universal white wine with moderate alcohol and moderate residual sugar (5.6 grams per liter). Bottled in January 2020. 13.3% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in January 2023.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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With great yellow fruit, ranging from ripe peach to super ripe mango, this dry pinot gris manages to stay just the right side of opulence, thanks to its vibrant acidity, giving it almost riesling-like elegance, linearity and minerality at the driving finish, which is truly remarkable for this grape. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
The 2018 Pinot Gris Rotenberg is bright and taut in the glass, with striking dimension and tons of complexity. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried flowers and lightly honeyed notes offer a striking interplay of richness and freshness. More than anything else, the Rotenberg is marked by a feeling of structure and drive, with underlying veins of saline intensity that bring tension to the finish.
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.