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Zind-Humbrecht Gewürztraminer Roche Calcaire
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Country

France, Alsace, Vins D'Alsace
93 Points jamessuckling.com 2018 vintage

tasting note

This is a rich wine (Indice 4) yet with great finess and energy due to the limestone subsoils. Aromas include rose petal, lychee fruit, leather and a touch of smoke and damp earth.

points of distinction

  • Roche Calcaire contrasts gewurztraminer exuberance with limestone finesse
  • The Roche Calcaire assumes slightly different accents depending upon the vine type
  • This is a wine which is generous when young but will age easily for 10 years
  • Roche wines provide an entry to the more precise Grand Crus and single vineyard wines