Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Roche Roulée 2021
£31.92 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Aged for 12 months in used French oak foudres.
Description
In the sunny valley of Turckheim, where the Munster winds dry the vines and the evening sun lengthens the shadows on stony soils, this unique Pinot Gris from Alsace is born. Olivier Humbrecht, the undisputed leader in biodynamic viticulture in Alsace, wanted to demonstrate that even apparently simple alluvial soils can give rise to wines of surprising depth. Thus was born Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Roche Roulée, a tribute to the bed of the river Fecht, where gravels, sands and silts intertwine in an age-old geological dance. The dry, sunny climate of Turckheim accelerates the ripening of the grapes, but it is the sensitive handling in field and cellar that shapes their elegance.
Winemaking
Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Roche Roulée is made from 100% Pinot Gris grapes, harvested by hand at the right moment of ripeness. Fermentation takes place slowly in large traditional vats, followed by ageing on fine lees for 12 months. The wine undergoes complete malolactic fermentation, which softens its texture without detracting from its vivacity.
Taste
On the nose, Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Roche Roulée shows discreet minerality, with notes of wet stone and faint smoke giving way to ripe fruits such as pear, quince and peach. There are white flowers, a hint of honey and a citrus freshness that structures the whole. On the palate, it is ample but precise, with an acidity that tightens the palate and prolongs the finish. Hints of lemon zest, mild spices and a slightly unctuous texture complete a complex and elegant sensory experience. Perfect with spicy Asian cuisine or grilled seafood, this Pinot Gris from Alsace reveals the hidden richness of an often underrated terroir.
Shipping to North Ireland
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| 31-36 | £38.40 | £19.20 (-£19.20) |
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| 49-54 | £57.34 | £28.67 (-£28.67) |
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Appellation Map
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£62.54
£59.44/ud (-5%)
Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Hengst Grand Cru 2023
£79.71
£75.75/ud (-5%)
Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Roche Volcanique 2023
£32.98
£31.35/ud (-5%)
Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Wineck Schlossberg Grand Cru 2023
£79.71
£75.75/ud (-5%)
