COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pinot Gris Heimbourg from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is a white wine from the Alsace region of France. The Heimbourg vineyard, a limestone slope in Turckheim, is a specific terroir that influences the wine's character. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht has a long winemaking history, with the current estate founded in 1959 and led by Olivier Humbrecht, a Master of Wine. The domaine is recognized for its dedication to terroir-driven wines and its adoption of organic and biodynamic farming practices. The 2021 vintage presented challenges with small yields but resulted in wines of notable purity and freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Heimbourg vineyard is a unique limestone slope.
Fact 02
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is a pioneer in biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
Olivier Humbrecht is the first French Master of Wine.
Fact 04
2021 vintage had small yields but high quality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Pinot Gris Heimbourg involves slow fermentation, often utilizing indigenous yeasts, to achieve a dry profile. The wine is then aged on its lees for an extended period, typically 18 months or more, in old wooden foudres. This technique aims to build richness and complexity. The 2021 harvest was characterized by small yields due to weather conditions, but the grapes were healthy. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht practices organic and biodynamic viticulture as part of its approach to winemaking.
