2012 Pinot Gris Rotenberg
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Tasting notes
Limestone. RS 4 g/l, TA 6.58 g/l. Peach, green apple, sweet spice. Not much honey character, but plenty of floral notes and a lime peel character too. (RH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Due to its west to northwestern exposition and higher altitude (up to 350 meters), where the grapes ripen very slowly, the Rotenberg can produce excellent botrytis grapes; but in 2012 the grapes remained healthy and were picked not too late in order to produce a dry 2012 Pinot Gris Rotenberg. Pale yellow in color and with chalk and lemon flavors on the still somewhat reductive Champagne nose, this is a full-bodied, elegant, very firm and zesty, quite austere wine that still does not flow on the palate; it does not have the broadness of the great 2013, but I am curious to retest this wine again in five or six years.
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.