This Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Heimbourg 1989 is an exceptional aromatic white wine. Deep golden, it offers a complex bouquet of rose, lychee, and honey. The palate is rich, balanced, persistent, with 14,5% vol. Perfect with foie gras.
France - Alsace Grand Cru Aromatic White Wine Gewurztraminer 100%
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Heimbourg - 1989 375 ml
238.75 €
Colour
Deep golden yellow, brilliant, with amber reflections due to aging.
Bouquet
Complex, layered bouquet of dried rose, lychee, honey, ginger, sweet spices, candied citrus, and mineral notes. Great depth.
Taste
Rich and opulent, with superb balance between sweetness, acidity, and minerality. Persistent, with ripe exotic fruit, spice notes, and a long spicy finish.
Alcohol content
14,5% vol.
Type of glass
Large tulip-shaped glass for structured and aromatic white wines.
Pairings
Foie gras, blue cheeses, spicy Asian cuisine, noble crustaceans, duck à l'orange, not overly sweet desserts.
Refinement
In stainless steel tanks or large wooden barrels for several months, followed by long bottle aging to develop complexity.
Vinification
Manual harvest, gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large oak barrels or stainless steel, long lees aging.
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