2020 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl

Pinot Gris - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 96 WS 93
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, August 2022

This smells of the ripest melon you can imagine. Fresh herbal notes, including a touch of mint. Super-elegant and bright with a very sensual, silky texture on the generous palate. The stunning concentration masks the high...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, February 2023

A zesty Pinot Gris, with a lively mix of star fruit, Mandarin orange peel, anise, melon ball and a salty underpinning. It's sleek and well-knit, with a lasting finish, fresh and floral. Drink now through 2033. — A.N.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Pinot Gris
Country France
Region Alsace
Sub-region Haut Rhin
Appellation Hunawihr
Sub-appellation Clos du Windsbuhl
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl is a standout white wine from the Alsace region of France. Produced by Domaine Zind Humbrecht, this wine hails from the prestigious Clos du Windsbuhl vineyard in Hunawihr, Haut Rhin. With a 13.5% alcohol content and sealed with a traditional cork closure, this Pinot Gris exemplifies the elegance and complexity typical of its varietal and region.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 96 points, praising its aromatic complexity and aging potential. He noted, "This smells of the ripest melon you can imagine. Fresh herbal notes, including a touch of mint." Suckling highlighted the wine's "super-elegant and bright" character, describing its "very sensual, silky texture on the generous palate." The wine's "stunning concentration" is said to mask the high acidity, which drives a "very long and chalky finish." Suckling also pointed out that the grapes are biodynamically grown, which adds to the wine's vitality and potential for aging. His recommendation is clear: "Drink or hold."

Wine Spectator also reviewed the 2020 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl favorably, giving it a score of 93 points. The review described the wine as "a zesty Pinot Gris, with a lively mix of star fruit, Mandarin orange peel, anise, melon ball and a salty underpinning." The wine is noted for being "sleek and well-knit, with a lasting finish, fresh and floral." The review suggests that this wine is enjoyable now but can also be cellared until 2033, indicating its robust structure and aging capability.

In summary, the 2020 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl is a highly acclaimed white wine with exceptional reviews. Both James Suckling and Wine Spectator highlight its complex aromatic profile, excellent structure, and significant aging potential. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this Pinot Gris promises a sophisticated and memorable tasting experience.