Domaine Zind-Humbrecht : Pinot Gris Grand cru "Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann" 2018

Sleek acidity frames this dense, finely knit white, which opens slowly on the palate, revealing detailed notes of nectarine and star fruit, apple blossom and ground ginger, blanched almond and honeycomb. There's power here, in a sculpted, compact form, and the minerally underpinning, loaded with smoke and saline, echoes on the lasting finish. Best from 2023 through 2033. 20 cases imported.

A giant Alsace pinot gris that's brimming with smoke, caramelized-pear, cooked-quince and mushroom aromas. Very deep and ripe, but with spot-on harmony, the hint of grape sweetness beautifully woven into its rich and very complex texture. Astonishing finish that's creamy and salty, smoky and stony all at once. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

Highly intense and smoky, the Rangen Pinot Gris is remarkable, as always, with its streamlined structure and invigorating persistence, supremely balanced.