Following Alsatian tradition, Pinot Blanc is blended with Auxerrois to form this wine. Grapes come from a combination of Zind-Humbrecht's top vineyards, including Herrenweg and Rotenberg Vineyards. Zind-Humbrecht's dedication to terroir expression guides all winemaking practices, which include extended pressing cycles, abbreviated clarification cycles (to retain natural yeasts and proteins in the must), natural malolactic fermentation and extended aging on the lees. The wine is aged 8 months in 40-year-old French barrels.

91 Points
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2016 vintage
90 Points
Wine Spectator
2016 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2016 vintage is extremely contrasted, combining the characteristics of both an early and late ripening vintage. A mild and wet winter and spring allowed for a fertile bud break but also caused a few disease problems. Summer, and the ripening period prior to the harvest, was arid and warm. The harvest began mid-September with perfect weather conditions. The grapes were very healthy, showing good balance and were both technically and physiologically ripe. The vineyards produced a crop that resulted in wines with great structure (acidity/ripeness) and complex textures. 2016 will be known as a delicate, complex vintage.
Tasting Note
Bright pale yellow color. The nose shows delicate fruity aromatics, light pears, quince, even some honey. The palate comes with a beautiful texture: elegant, silky, with a soft mouthfeel. The acidity is discreet, sapid, allowing the wine to flow easily.
Food Pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish or with trout.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc
APPELLATION: Vin d'Alsace
PH: 3.40
ACIDITY: 4.40 g/l
ABV: 11.5%
AGING: The wine is aged 8 months in 40-year-old French barrels
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.7 g/l
Unique Selling Points
  • From Zind-Humbrecht's top vineyards, including Herrenweg and Rotenberg Vineyards
  • Traditional Alsatian blend of Pinot Blanc with Auxerrois
  • Certified organic and biodynamic

About the Grape

Pinot Bianco
Pinot Bianco offers delicate aromas and fresh, plump, creamy flavors of pears and apples with notes of spice or minerals, depending on soil type.
Auxerrois
Auxerrois is often used in blends with Pinot Blanc, with which is it often compared, to yield still wines as well as Crémants d'Alsace. It lends body and an herbaceous, citrus character.
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