The Goldert of Gueberschwihr is the only locality in Alsace where the geological substratum is composed solely of marine oolithic limestone. The parcels belonging to Domaine Zind Humbrecht are situated on the mid-slope and foot of the Goldert. Here the oolithic substrate is covered by limestone pebbles and sandstone mixed in a clay rich matrix. The soil of this Grand Cru is deep, relatively rich and fertile. The altitude of the Goldert is between 250m and 350m, the slope of average gradient is oriented east, south-east and enjoys an appreciable amount of sunshine of around 1370 hours from April to September. The village of Gueberschwihr benefits from late maturation always guaranteeing wines with well-balanced acidity. Wines Traditionally, the majority of the Goldert is planted to Gewurztraminer and Muscat. These grape varieties are reputed for producing wines with great finesse, structure and a discreet, however complex, bouquet. The Muscat Goldert from Domaine Zind Humbrecht originates from two parcels of Muscat. The majority is planted to Muscat d’Alsace (petits grains), which makes up for about 90% of the Muscat vineyards with the further 10% planted to Muscat Ottonel. Muscat “petits grains” needs a near perfect phenolic maturity to avoid a vulgar varietal expression, however when optimally ripe yields a wine with structure, acidity and a great potential for ageing. The structure expressed on the palate when this wine reaches its peak quite often leads one to mistake the Muscat Goldert for a Riesling… This limestone-clay terroir reveals the potential of Gewurztraminer, producing wines with great richness and generosity. The late ripening character often allows for the development of noble rot and sweet dessert style wines. (OH)

Producer

Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Origin

Gueberschwihr,,,, Alsace, FRANCE

Colour

white

Wine Style

dry

Dominant Grape

Muscat

Farming Style

biodynamic

Closure Style

cork

Maturity

ready

Bottle Size

75cl

Case Quantity

6

Alcohol

13%

Wine Score

92-94 points, Stephan Reinhardt, robertparker.com, October 2018