Zind-Humbrecht - Pinot Gris Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann 2007
Rating: Robert Parker 90/100, RVF 18.5/20, Bettane & Desseauve 18.5/20, Gault Millau 18/20
“A magnificent wine in a very classic style: smoky, stony, and peaty on the nose, it tastes almost dry on the palate with a creamy texture and a long, spicy finish. A wine of character that remains very pleasant.” (Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve). Harvested at the very onset of noble rot, the Pinot Gris here yields powerful aromas of smoke and flint. A beautifully mature wine, a rare gem!
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Eye
a beautiful yellow color that deepens to gold
Nose
offers a harmonious blend of terroir-driven aromas (smoky, flinty) and ripe fruit notes (peach, apricot)
Palate
While it initially appears elegant and almost round, on the palate it reveals itself to be a powerful wine that is still holding back. Residual sugars are present on the palate, but they are not overly pronounced thanks to a very fresh acidity that lightens the wine’s structure
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
High point
2013
Drink before
2025 and beyond
Guard
Sucres Résiduels : 22.5 g/l<br/> Indice 3 : Sucrosité moyenne, plus importante dans la jeunesse du vin, qui s’estompera progressivement avec l’âge.<br/> (Système de qualification mis en place par Olivier Humbrecht permettant de graduer le niveau de sucrosité au palais. Cette note essaye de combiner les sucres résiduels, l’alcool, l’acidité et la structure générale du vin pour mieux en comprendre son style. Il est clair que cette perception peut varier d’une personne à l’autre et cet indice n’est là que pour éviter d’éventuelles erreurs de service du vin. Echelle de 1 à 5)
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur une choucroute alsacienne, une volaille type chapon, oie, un munster, une glace à la vanille... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 5* Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
For three decades, this estate has been a model of Alsatian viticulture, telling the story of the Humbrecht family. Léonard, the founder, was a visionary who acquired the region’s finest terroirs, including the famous Rangen. Olivier, his son, who brilliantly introduced the principles of biodynamics as early as the 1990s. And today, Pierre-Émile, who joined the estate during the very challenging 2021 vintage, continues their legacy, particularly with the latest acquisitions on the Sommerberg.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
An tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht—the first Frenchman to earn the title of Master of Wine—has long understood the importance of vineyard work. He converted the estate to biodynamic farming in 1999 and is one of its leading advocates, serving as president of the Biodyvin label. This approach has allowed him to avoid botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now exhibit a decidedly dry style, with the large casks aging them several meters underground. Like all great Alsace wines, they reach their full potential after a few years or decades of aging. The Clos Windsbuhl is a must-try, and the Rangen de Thann grows in prominence with time. Pierre-Emile, Olivier’s son, has just joined the estate. The excellence of this production, respected by all, allows this iconic property to enter the pantheon of our guide with a fourth star.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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