ZIND-HUMBRECHT
Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Urbain
2011
- Organic
- Biodynamic
About this winery
Olivier Humbrecht is one of the world's most renowned winegrowers. He is a Master of Wine and has been described by Robert Parker as the greatest white winemaker on earth. Yet he is very soft spoken, humble, and self-deprecating, which makes him perfectly suited to his assumed role as a global ambassador of wine. He is a champion of terroir, biodynamic farming principles, and non-interventionist winemaking, whose family have been winegrowers in Alsace for 12 generations (since 1620). He is...
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Tasting notes
Since Pinot Gris is particularly sensitive to excessive production, it has found the perfect terroir in the Rangen. The volcanic rock imparts a unique character and aromatic profile to the wines. The Pinot Gris distinctively expresses its original terroir. Its flint character enhances the typical smoky aromas of this variety.