Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 2022
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht · Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Clos Windsbuhl is a monopole site on limestone-rich Muschelkalk soils in Hunawihr, and its wines always carry a tension between richness and minerality. The 2022 vintage captures this duality perfectly — the warmth of the year gives generous fruit, but the terroir's limestone backbone refuses to let the wine become lazy. Olivier Humbrecht's biodynamic approach and non-interventionist winemaking let the vineyard's personality fill the interval between vine and glass.
Nose
Ripe pear and honeyed quince open onto a bed of white flowers and a subtle smokiness. There is a waxy, almost lanolin-like quality, with hints of toasted almond and a fine mineral thread running beneath.
Palate
Generous and layered, with orchard fruit richness balanced by a driving acidity that keeps the wine taut and precise. Honey, marzipan, and a gentle vanilla note from extended lees contact provide depth. The texture is unctuous without tipping into heaviness.
Finish
Long and mineral-driven, with lingering pear, a saline quality, and a clean, slightly bitter almond close.
- Varietal
- Pinot Gris
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Vineyards
- Clos Windsbuhl, Hunawihr (monopole)
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted lobster with brown butter or tarte flambée with Munster cheese
Farmed biodynamically by Olivier Humbrecht MW on the limestone slopes of Clos Windsbuhl in Hunawihr, this single-vineyard Pinot Gris reflects one of Alsace's great terroirs through minimal intervention and extended lees aging.
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