Domaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl Tokay Pinot Gris 1995

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BN#240809

Each year Zind-Humbrecht produces some of Alsace’s most sumptuous and sought-after wines. The property is managed by Olivier Humbrecht, one of the world’s only winemakers to attain M.W. status and a passionate and intelligent advocate for the wines of Alsace and the benefits of Biodynamic farming. Under his guidance this legendary estate produces pure, powerful, racy bottlings that are astonishingly faithful to their individual vineyard sites.

Actual bottle from our inventory is pictured. These bottles are in excellent condition, from their original case and all fills are into the neck. All bottles are as good or better than the bottle pictured.

Also available:
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 1992
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 1994
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 1995
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2000
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Goldert 1988
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Goldert 1991
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Goldert 1992
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Goldert 1995
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Gueberschwihr VT 1983
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Gueberschwihr VT 375 ml. 1983
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Heimbourg 1995
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Heimbourg 1998
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst 1996
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst 1998
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst VT 1983
Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Herrenweg VT 1995
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal 1988
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal VT 1990
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal VT 1992
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 1995
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 1997
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Magnum 1993
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl VT 1991
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Heimbourg 1996
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain 1992
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain 1995
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain 1997
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg 1999
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg 2001
Zind Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rotenberg Vendage Tardive 1994
Zind Humbrecht Riesling Brand Vendage Tardive 1995
Zind Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 1992
Zind Humbrecht Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 1995
Zind Humbrecht Riesling Herrenweg VT 1995

Wine Advocate

I tasted six dry Tokay-Pinot Gris offerings from Zind-Humbrecht and one Vendange Tardive. As the enthusiastic notes that follow reveal, it is a toss up as to whether Riesling or Pinot Gris was the more successful varietal in 1995. I found the 1995 Tokay-Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl to be classic. Totally dry, this medium gold-colored wine exhibits an intriguing nose of minerals, vanilla (not from new oak), subtle floral scents, and plenty of steely, buttery fruit. Fabulous on the palate, this full-bodied, intensely-concentrated, brilliantly delineated wine should be cellared for 2-4 years. It possesses remarkable length (approximately 40+ seconds). The Zind-Humbrecht 1995s possess approximately 10% higher acidity than the crisp, high acid 1994s, largely because September was a very cool month. There was no need to chaptalize any of the ZH wines, and extremely long fermentations resulted in high alcohol.

Score: 95. —Robert Parker, June 1997.

Wine Spectator

Massive, rich and thick, this white has a deep golden color and a sweet, tropical fruit character. Long fermentation (12 months) has enhanced exotic vanilla and butterscotch components that are absolutely stunning, from the honey and botrytis flavors to the exhausting finish. Like a chess grand master rather than an overpowering brute.

Score: 93. —Bruce Sanderson, September 30, 1997.