Pinot Gris Rangen “Clos Saint Urbain” Grand Cru 2017
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France / Alsace
The due south-facing aspect of Rangen Vineyard increases the amount of direct sunlight, giving the vines a privileged position on the steep Hillside with its 90% gradient. As a result, Rangen is a late ripening vineyard whose exceptional exposure allows the grapes to mature slowly in October and November. 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 18 months in 40-year-old French barrels.
96 Points
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2017 vintage
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2017 vintage
Tasting Note
This wine develops huge Rangen aromatics: flint, smoke, minerals, with more classic ripe white fruits. The mouthfeel is dense, long lasting and full of mineral flavors.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Gris
APPELLATION: Alsace Grand Cru AOC
PH: 3.61
ACIDITY: 3.09 g/l
ABV: 14.51%
AGING: 18 months in 40-year-old French barrels
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.2 g/l
Unique Selling Points
- The Rangen Grand Cru's unique terroir, with opposing influences of high altitude yet warm volcanic soils and dramatically steep slope with best exposure cultivates optimal ripeness
- Rangen Grand Cru wines consistently receive top ratings
Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.
Olivier Humbrecht MW, Winemaker
About the Grape
Pinot Grigio
This grape makes fresh, crisp, charming wines with apple, pear, almond and acacia flower aromas and clean, stone fruit flavors, or creamy, honeyed wines with spice, blossom and mineral aromas.
