Domaine Zind-Humbrecht : Pinot Gris "Heimbourg" 2021

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Pinot Gris "Heimbourg" 2021 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Tasting

Appearance

The wine shows a brilliant, luminous golden hue, both radiant and limpid, hinting at a concentrated body without any suggestion of heaviness.

Nose

The nose opens with aromas of white-fleshed fruit and citrus, blending pear, peach and grapefruit in a fresh, crisp register. With aeration, more mineral notes emerge, evoking flint, smoke and a subtle hint of tobacco, the signature of the Heimbourg terroir.

Palate

The attack is lively and refreshing, carried by a precise acidity that structures the whole. The flavours of pear, peach and grapefruit found on the nose come through distinctly, with no trace of sweetness. The palate is taut, marked by a beautiful balance between fruit, acidity and mineral depth, with smoky, lightly saline touches that extend into a long, precise finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Pinot Gris "Heimbourg" 2021 will be a delightful match for an avocado and citrus salad brightened with fresh herbs, or for crustaceans in puff pastry served with young spring vegetables. It also makes an elegant partner for delicate white meats served with a touch of acidity, such as veal sweetbreads with preserved lemon.

Serving and Cellaring

The Pinot Gris "Heimbourg" 2021 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is best enjoyed lightly chilled. It can be appreciated now, but its balance and tension give it fine cellaring potential in the years ahead.

A Dry, Mineral Pinot Gris, Expression of the Alsatian Terroir of Heimbourg in Turckheim

The Estate

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, founded in 1959 in Turckheim, Alsace, is now run by Olivier and Margaret Humbrecht, joined since 2019 by their son Pierre-Emile. Committed to organic farming since 1998 and to biodynamics since 2002, the estate has built a reputation for excellence around a mosaic of exceptional terroirs, cultivated with a demanding approach that respects the environment.

The Vineyard

This Pinot Gris comes from the Heimbourg lieu-dit, located in the commune of Turckheim, in Alsace. This hillside rests on clay-limestone soils, with a predominantly west-facing exposure that gives it a relatively cool microclimate, conducive to the gradual ripening of the grapes.

The Vintage

The 2021 vintage was characterised by a cooler climate than in previous years, resulting in particularly low yields. The healthy grapes were able to reach balanced ripeness, ideal for crafting a dry, taut wine.

Winemaking and Ageing

The Pinot Gris "Heimbourg" 2021 is made from hand-harvested grapes, whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts, and all operations take place by gravity, without pumping. The wine is then aged in the cellar on fine lees, contributing to its texture and aromatic complexity.

Grape Variety

This wine is made from 100% Pinot Gris.