Following Alsatian tradition, Pinot Blanc is blended with Auxerrois to form this wine. Grapes come from a combination of Zind-Humbrecht's top vineyards, including Herrenweg and Rotenberg Vineyards. 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 8 months in 40-year-old French barrels.

91 Points
Wine Enthusiast
2014 vintage
90 Points
Wine Enthusiast
2014 vintage
Harvest Note
2014 was another vintage that made us discover new extremes and some good and bad surprises. Winter and spring were mild and very dry, with March being the driest month of the year. These conditions made the vines bud-break earlier than usual and vegetal growth was fast at the beginning of spring. Flowering started in the end of May, about 2 weeks earlier than average, and finished rapidly around June 10th for all the vineyards, under extremely warm conditions. July was a difficult month with heavy rainfalls and warm temperatures. Luckily, the cooler month of August is responsible for excellent acidities in the wines. The harvest began on the estate on the 10th of September and finished on the 10th of October. All the wines have superb acidic balance and good physiological ripeness, with normal sugar levels.
Tasting Note
Appealing aromas of nuts and white fruits with well-balanced acidity and a smooth texture.
Food Pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with shellfish or with trout.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc
APPELLATION: Vin d'Alsace
PH: 3.3
ACIDITY: 4.0 g/l
ABV: 13%
AGING: 8 months in 40-year-old French barrels
Unique Selling Points
  • From Zind-Humbrecht's top vineyards, including Herrenweg and Rotenberg Vineyards
  • Traditional Alsatian blend of Pinot Blanc with Auxerrois
  • Certified organic and biodynamic

About the Grape

Pinot Bianco
Pinot Bianco offers delicate aromas and fresh, plump, creamy flavors of pears and apples with notes of spice or minerals, depending on soil type.
Auxerrois
Auxerrois is often used in blends with Pinot Blanc, with which is it often compared, to yield still wines as well as Crémants d'Alsace. It lends body and an herbaceous, citrus character.
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