2004 Gewurztraminer Goldert, Grand Cru, Zind-Humbrecht

Goldert bjerget er kendt for at lave nogle af de bedste Gewurztraminere i Alsace. Masser af frugt plus altid enfin syre i den ellers bløde drue. Domænet hører til de fineste i Verden og er "mere end nogensinde kongen af Alsace" (Guide Bettane) samt "Verdens bedste hvidvinsmager" (Parker). 100% biodynamisk drift. Olivier om vinen: "The Goldert faces full East on a gentle slope. While driving along the wine route, the traveller could wonder how this vineyard can be classified Grand Cru, when compared to much steeper neighbouring vineyards. Well, the answer is in the soil: a unique pure calcareous rock (oolithic), that brings structure and flavours to the extravagant Muscats or Gewurztraminer (even if Riesling and PG is more planted today). The association of a slow ripening soil and a cooler local climate, obliges the vines to take more time in the ripening process, allowing a development of more flavours and better structure in the wines. The ripeness of the 2004 was quickly transformed into a powerful style wine by the indigenous yeasts. The crop was mostly healthy (presence of noble rot) despite being harvested at the end of the harvest.1/2006: Usually quite flowery, the Goldert develops a much more mineral nose in 2004 (roses, spices, leatherà). The palate is rich, concentrated, with a strong earthy/spicy profile. The presence of residual sweetness is well hidden behind a powerful style". Fakta: alk: 15,9%, restsødme 10,6 g/l (indice 1). Modenhed: nu-2019+. Jord: kalk.