Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, foie gras, apricot tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Domaine Zind Humbrecht's Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles represents the pinnacle of Alsatian sweet winemaking, born from a meticulous multi-pass harvest where only individual grapes shriveled by botrytis cinerea are hand-selected. Sourced from the estate's prestigious Grand Cru sites, where warm microclimates and unique soils foster the development of noble rot while preserving essential acidity, this wine is a testament to patience. The Humbrecht family's commitment to biodynamic viticulture and exceptionally slow, natural fermentations allows this rare nectar to develop profound complexity. Historically, these wines were reserved for special celebrations, showcasing an intense aromatic profile of candied exotic fruits, ginger, honey, and the classic spicy character of Gewurztraminer, balanced by a vibrant structure that prevents the immense sweetness from feeling heavy.
🍾 About the Producer
Domaine Zind Humbrecht was established in 1959 through the merger of two historic Alsatian winemaking families whose viticultural heritage dates back to 1620. Located in Turckheim in the heart of Alsace, the estate gained international renown under the stewardship of Léonard Humbrecht and subsequently his son Olivier Humbrecht, France's first Master of Wine. A pioneer in organic and biodynamic viticulture, the domaine strictly crafts terroir-driven white wines with minimal intervention from legendary Grand Cru and lieu-dit sites such as Rangen de Thann, Clos Windsbuhl, and Hengst. They are celebrated globally for their extraordinarily concentrated, mineral-rich expressions of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer, ranging from impeccably balanced dry wines to opulent Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Gewurztraminer
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
7.5% - 10%