Domaine Zind HumbrechtGewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Gewürztraminer.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
The Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst of the Domaine Zind Humbrecht is in the top 60 of wines of Alsace Grand Cru.
Taste structure of the Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst from the Domaine Zind Humbrecht
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst of Domaine Zind Humbrecht in the region of Alsace is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst of Domaine Zind Humbrecht in the region of Alsace often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, peach or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Pairings that work perfectly with Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Original food and wine pairings with Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
The Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst of Domaine Zind Humbrecht matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of creole chipolatas, sardines moroccan style or couscous.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Zind Humbrecht's Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst.
Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru Hengst from Domaine Zind Humbrecht are 2007, 2005, 2015, 2010 and 2011.
Informations about the Domaine Zind Humbrecht
The Domaine Zind Humbrecht is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 81 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru
Alsatian hierarchical summit: 51 classified lieux-dits over ~800 ha, ultra-varied terroirs (granite, schist, limestone, pink sandstone, marl). 4 noble grapes authorized. Signature Riesling chiseled and taut with signature notes of lemon, white peach, white flowers, stone fruits and a petrol mineral touch, long aging. Opulent Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spices), ample smoky Pinot Gris, dry aromatic Muscat.
The wine region of Alsace
Capital of great French aromatic whites, most often dry and single-varietal. Straight, mineral Riesling (lemon, gunflint), opulent, exuberant Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spices), round, smoky Pinot Gris, floral, crisp Muscat, supple Pinot Blanc. Fine, fruity Crémants d'Alsace, exceptional sweet Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. 15,500 ha at the foot of the Vosges on varied soils, 51 Grands Crus since 1975.
The word of the wine: Astringent
Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.
