Domaine Zind-HumbrechtGewurztraminer Calcaire 2009

Remarkably, the totality of the estates crops from Goldert and Heimbourg inform Zind-Humbrechts 2009 Gewurztraminer Calcaire. Given how distinctive were the 2007 and 2008 wines from each of these sites, says Olivier Humbrecht, he felt that by comparison it would be better to blend together and in effect declassify their fruit from 2009, and he insists that with the hindsight of harvest 2010 - however small its volume, clearly justifying in his view two separate wines - he is reinforced in the belief that he did the right thing by 2009. Cinnamon, vanilla, coca powder, rose petal, decadent lily, and litchi in the nose announce a correspondingly liquidly floral, confectionary, drippingly rich, and creamy palate, with hints of chalk dust as well as the tactile impingement of spice adding counterpoint in a long, seductively soothing finish that for all of its sweetness manages to avoid seeming saccharine. Presumably it is the Goldert that lends structure and the Heimbourg the enveloping sense of ennobled richness to this ravishing performance.

Zesty acidity focuses this Gewürztraminer, resulting in a somewhat more streamlined format then some of its peers. This nevertheless offers juicy apricot, lychee and candied pink grapefruit peel flavors, and a subtle mineral note that shows most on the lightly smoky, creamy finish. Drink now through 2020. 850 cases made.

Stor, kryddig och vaxig doft av grapeskal, harts, rosor, honung, aprikos och kola. Söt, fyllig och len smak med toner av knäck och rosor, låg syra, angenäm bitterhet samt en lite tung och söt eftersmak. 100% Gewurztraminer, Indice 5