Lot presentation

Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst Vendanges Tardives Zind-Humbrecht (Domaine) 1990

The wine

An iconic grape variety in Alsace, Gewurtztraminer is renowned for producing vigorous grapes that thrive in hot and dry climates. The vines planted on marl-limestone soil rich in iron, along a steep slope, enjoy a south-south-west exposure. The estate selects 60-year-old vines to produce this cuvée. Respect for the environment and the soil, combined with the use of organic and biodynamic viticulture methods, ensure that the grapes draw all the resources they need from the soils and reflect the unique terroir of the region with authenticity. In the cellar, the grapes undergo long fermentations before the wines are matured on their lees for a minimum of six months. Bottling occurs at least 12 months after the first harvest.
This wine boasts a brilliant, intense yellow colour. The nose, rich in aromas, is characterised by notes of spices, leather and honey. The fine, persistent palate carries a balance between strong sweetness and minerality. This iconic cuvée offers exceptional cellaring potential.

About the Producer Zind-Humbrecht

Zind Humbrecht was created in 1959 as a result of the merger of the wine producing operations of the Humbrecht family in Gueberschwihr and the Zind family in Wintzenheim. The Humbrechts are a very old wine-making family, who have been passing their skills from one generation to the next since the Thirty Years War (1620). The property has 42 hectares across 6 grand crus and other vineyards and is managed according to biodynamic principles. Zind Humbrecht has long been established as one of Alsace's most reputable producers. Léonard Humbrecht has placed quality over quantity, developing superb terroirs that have been neglected because they are too difficult to work, such as Rangen in Thann. Today, Olivier Humbrecht - the first French Master of Wine - and his father are only interested in exceptional terroirs; their insistence on quality, combined with virtuoso technical ability, enable them to produce exceptionally dense, complex wines that are always respectful of the characteristics of the grape varieties and the terroir. Their wines can be classed among the best white wines in the world.