Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal, Vendange Tardive, Vielles Vignes

Overview / 2012

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France
Alsace

The 3.2-acre Clos Jebsal Vineyard is located on a gypsum fault line, rich in marl, at the bottom of the Zind-Humbrecht’s Brand Grand Cru Vineyard. Here, all conditions required to produce noble rot are present. Zind-Humbrecht’s dedication to terroir expression guides all winemaking practices, which include extended pressing cycles, abbreviated clarification cycles (to retain natural yeasts and proteins in the must), natural malolactic fermentation and extended aging on the lees. The wine is aged 24-36 months in 40-year-old French barrels.

Tasting Note

The classic nose shows lots of minerals and light toasty aromas. The palate displays classic structure, great acidity, palatable but refrained sweetness and a long finish.

Technical Data

GRAPES: 100% Pinot Gris

APPELLATION: Vin d'Alsace

AGING: 24-36 months in old French oak

Unique Selling Points

A rich yet lively late-harvest wine from the Jebsal terroir
Intense concentration and ageing potential
Ripeness due to limestone-marl soils, southeast exposure, 60 year old vines
Sweetness is balanced by intense complexity and length

Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.

Vineyard Details

Clos Jebsal Vineyard

Located just below the Brand Grand Cru Vineyard, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht's 3.2-acre Clos Jebsal Vineyard lies on a marl-limestone geological fault rich in clay and gypsum. The steep slopes of this small parcel face directly south. The Vineyard benefits from a very warm microclimate, protected from the north winds by Brand Mountain.

About the Grape

Pinot Grigio

This grape makes fresh, crisp, charming wines with apple, pear, almond and acacia flower aromas and clean, stone fruit flavors, or creamy, honeyed wines with spice, blossom and mineral aromas.