Domaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Saint Urbain Rangen De Thann Pinot Gris 2022

Domaine Zind Humbrecht Clos Saint Urbain Rangen De Thann Pinot Gris 2022 is a monumental and highly complex expression of Alsace Pinot Gris, originating from the steeply sloped, volcanic-sedimentary terroir of the Rangen Grand Cru. On the nose, it offers an intense and captivating bouquet of flinty reduction, smoky peat, green tea, and dried apricot, seamlessly supported by nuances of ground ginger and wild herbs. The palate is extraordinarily concentrated, rich, and powerful yet meticulously balanced by a piercing, chiseled line of saline acidity that carries the dense phenolic structure. Fermented entirely dry, it finishes with a dramatic, tongue-coating mineral tension and immense, age-worthy length.

Food Pairing: Pairs exquisitely with lobster in saffron cream sauce, roasted duck breast with a plum reduction, wild mushroom and herb risotto, or aged Roquefort cheese.

100 Points - James Suckling

Step into this incredible dry pinot gris kaleidoscope and it could be difficult to get out again. Exotic, spicy, smoky, but also with a cool, herbal side, this defies every easy definition. Gigantic, concentrated and crazily vibrant on the full-bodied palate. Totally off the scale freshness at the lightning-strike finish. Although this is from a grape variety that theoretically is low in acidity, it has the highest acidity of any wine from this producer in 2022. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

96 Points - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate

From 59-year-old, 32 hectoliters per hectare-yielding vines on the rare volcanic sedimentary terroir of the Rangen, the 2022 Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann Pinot Gris is based on ripe and healthy grapes that fermented into a very dry wine that starts super clear, intense and flinty on the extraordinarily deep, saline and individual nose that is aromatic yet in a subtle though substantial way. On the palate, the 2022 Pinot is a quite rich and powerful yet elegant. It tastes somewhat sweet but is utterly mineral and tightly structured by minerals, salts and fine, natural tannins. The fine bitters catch the moderate sweetness that comes as richness (not as sugar). The wine is extraordinarily complex and stimulating saline on the long finish that uplifts all the richness and makes this an extraordinary Pinot Gris as well as a great Rangen. 13.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

The savory tang of salt and yeastiness infuses dried apricot, guava and apple flavors in this weighty, expressive version. Its impressive depth and power simmer beneath, making this one for the cellar. The long finish is dusted with ground ginger and dried thyme. Chiseled and serious, this is still tightly coiled and needs time. Drink now through 2032.