Domaine Zind-Humbrecht - Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Urbain 2006 - AOC Alsace Grand Cru
75cl
| Color: White |
| Region: Alsace |
| Appellation: Alsace Grand Cru |
| Producer: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht |
| Classification: Grand Cru |
| Vintage: 2006 |
| Grape Variety: Pinot Gris |
| Environmental Approach: Biodynamic |
| Format: 75cl |
| State of the bottle(s): The bottle shown in the photo is the one in the least good condition if multiple bottles are available. Contact us for more information. |
Since 1959, the Domaine Zind-Humbrecht produces absolutley amazing wines out of the 40 hectares it owns. The constant search of excellence and a mind-blowing technical knowledge allows them to be considered as one of the top Alsace producers. 7 grapes are used : riesling, pinot gris, gewurztraminer, pinot blanc, chardonnay, auxerrois, and muscat.
The Pinot Gris took an important place in the Clos Saint Urbain, alongside the Riesling and Gewurztraminer. When my father purchased the vineyards from the Yung family in 1977, there was a large proportion of Pinot Gris, all planted at high density in the early 60’s with incredibly high quality massal selections (opposite of clones). Riesling is the obvious choice in a steep, south facing volcanic hill side, but we discovered that Pinot Gris was also capable to capture the flinty/earthy minerality of this vineyard. The alternance of dry/humid periods and presence of fog during harvest also make it easy for massive botrytis development. In 2006, the botrytis was intense, but like in many other Pinot Gris vineyards, we feared that its influence could be too powerful. We went to harvest the Pinot Gris just before it would be real VT, aiming for a dry wine. The fermentation was fast and powerful, leaving little chance for much residual sweetness in the wine.
Tasting notes:
01/2008 : Not a VT? It is impossible to think differently with this dark gold colour, almost orange and this powerful intense waxy, shoe polish, flinty nose. Most people would swear that this is a very sweet wine, SGN like, but not. The palate is as austere and tight as it can be. It’s like chewing volcanic rocks. Right from their youth, all the Rangen wines had this dark colour. This is not oxidation, it is just the way the terroir decided to express the vintage. The finish feels very dry and powerful, also showing a racy acidity. Extreme vineyard, extreme wine…
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31,30 € HT |
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36,19 € HT |
13 à 17 btl | 42,97 € excl. VAT |
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| 2 to 6 btl |
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| 7 to 12 btl |
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1 to 3 btl | 59,41 € |
4 t 6 btl | 84,45 € |
7 to 12 btl | 142,69 € |
13 to 18 btl | 211,74 € VAT excl. |
19 btls or more | 285,27 € |
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