Domaine Zind-Humbrecht : Pinot Gris Grand cru "Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann" 2019

A rare and very fine Pinot Gris, with peach, lemon curd and creamed honey seamlessly interwoven with stony, chalky mineral and smoke elements. Pierced by a streak of mouthwatering acidity, this shows elegance, complexity and length. Drink now through 2035. 40 cases imported.

The 2019 Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann Pinot Gris is slightly reduced right now. But with air, the bouquet shows white fruits aromas, with spices and herbs notes. The palate is perfectly balanced, with both elegant and delicate smoky aromas. Very pure and elegant, it is a very nice interpretation of Pinot Gris on this magnificent terroir. It will age admirably for the next decade.

So spicy and smoky with a hint of mushroom, this is an enormously deep and concentrated dry pinot gris that’s just beginning to open up. With some aeration, ripe melon character is added to the expansive picture. Tons of spice at the imposing, dry finish and just a hint of raisin. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better from 2023.

Still reserved, the Rangen Pinot Gris is a majestic wine, perfectly dry, and close to perfection. The intensity of flavors, the precision, and the vertiginously deep texture of this saline, radiant wine will win everyone over.