Pinot Gris Roche Volcanique 2023 - Zind-Humbrecht

Bottles of Pinot Gris Roche Volcanique 2023 - Zind-Humbrecht

Wine from the Zind-Humbecht estate

95/100 James Suckling

The first impression of this excellent pinot gris is wild, flinty and smoky, but the Mirabelle plum and grilled grapefruit aromas expand quickly. Very dynamic and driving on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Super-clean finish that’s stridently minerally. From young pinot gris vines in the Grand Cru Rangen. From biodynamically grown grapes. 

Pinot Gris Roche Volcanique 2023

Dry wine

Technical Profile

Grape variety: 100% Pinot Gris

Terroir: Grand Cru Rangen de Thann (Clos Saint Urbain) — Volcanic soil (tuff and greywacke), very steep slope

Average vine age: 40 years (plots planted between 1963 and 1999)

Bottling: August 2024

Alcohol content: 13.3%

Residual sugar: 0.7 g/l (Sweetness index: 1 - Dry wine)

Total acidity: 4.0 g/l H₂SO₄ (equivalent to 6.1 g/l tartaric acid) | pH: 3.4

Yield: 30 hl/ha

Peak drinking window: 2026–2038

About the wine & terroir

The prestigious Clos Saint-Urbain spans 5.5 hectares, with nearly half dedicated to Pinot Gris. Although Léonard initially favored Riesling when acquiring this steep hillside in 1977, the spectacular results achieved on this volcanic soil quickly confirmed the immense potential of Pinot Gris. While the youngest vines are sometimes included in the Grand Cru blend, those that reach the level of excellence found in the oldest vines (planted as early as 1963) are vinified separately to create this unique cuvée. Thanks to rapid metabolic activity in this exceptional terroir, this Pinot Gris finishes fermentation with a perfectly dry profile.

Tasting notes (January 2025)

Appearance: Brilliant yellow. Nose: Deeply marked by the volcanic character of the Rangen, it releases intense notes evocative of gunflint, flint, smoke, and hot stones. Upon aeration, this mineral profile is enriched with spicy nuances and subtle roasted notes.

Palate: Both captivating and powerful, it offers remarkable persistence. The attack is alluring, with a velvety mouthfeel and a rich, sap-like texture, before extending into a saline finish driven by a vibrant, taut acidity. A wine of great distinction, built for superb aging potential.

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Index: Level of sweetness on the palate. Scale from 1 to 5.

1: technically dry or tasting dry. 2: not technically dry, but the sugars are not obviously apparent on the palate. Some tasters may find a slight roundness on the finish. These wines will taste dry with some bottle age.3: medium sweetness, more prominent in the youth of the wine, which will gradually fade with age. 4 : Sweet wine. 5 : Sweet wine, very close to a Vendange Tardive

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