2012 Gewurztraminer Herrenweg, Zind-Humbrecht

Herrenweg er fra de ældste vinstokke på grus omkring Domænet. Blød, meget krydret, tør, lang smag. Kun de bedste fade bruges til denne vin, som er exceptionel i 2012.

Domænet er "Verdens bedste hvidvinsmager" (Parker), "mere end nogensinde kongen af Alsace" (Revue du Vin). 100% biodynami med udbytte på under 50% af andre. 2012 var en "tør" årgang, men med perfekt modenhed på domænet. Udbytte 45 hl/ha, restsødme 5 g/l (indice 1), tappet august 2013, 1050 kasser. Modenhed: nu-2027.

Olivier om vinen: "The cooler month of August 2012 did delay the ripeness of this grape variety and at the same time prevented the sugars from rocketing. The 2012 Herrenweg was harvested with traditional ripeness and therefore was able to complete the fermentation, quite quickly, in a dry style.
Elegant combination of exotic fruits, citrus and light rose aromas, very typical of this precocious vineyard. There is an agreeable false sense of sweetness, very inviting, but the palate comes a total surprise. The wine has an elegant power, tastes dry with a smooth finish. Perfect physiological ripeness explains the absence of harsh phenols, often problematic on dry Gewurztraminer. The finish is delicious. The wine keeps extremely well and can stand a long aeration".