2012 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Vendange Tardive
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The 2012 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Vendange Tardive is magnificent. Rich, layered and also light on its feet, the 2012 is a magical wine. The flavors are deep and yet the wine remains so gracious, so classy. Orange confit, mint, honey and dried flowers all open up in the glass. The balance of flavor intensity and elegance is off the charts. In 2012, the VT also includes a portion of juice that was initially harvested for a SGN bottling. Olivier Humbrecht decided the two wines were not materially different, so the SGN juice ended up here. The 2012 is a truly special wine.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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From 29-year-old vines on deep, rich, marl gypsum soils, the golden colored 2012 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Vendange Tardive offers a noble botrytis aroma with mint and orange flavors, along with sweet stone fruit aromas and a touch of honey. Full-bodied, rich and highly elegant on the palate, this cru from a very steep 1.3 ha vineyard reveals a great power, intensity and persistent minerality that masks the 15% alcohol of this expressive wine. I would keep it for another five to 20 years and serve it with foie gras.
About the producer
Widely acknowledged as one of the legendary wineries in Alsace, the wines of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht are nothing short of magical. Certified organic and biodynamic, the estate crafts an extensive range of wines, including many Grand Cru and single-vineyard bottlings.