Zind 2022 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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France / Alsace

In 1989, a few years after acquiring the Clos Windsbuhl in Hunawihr, we had to pull out some of the vines previously planted with the wrong rootstocks and clonal selection. Part of the southern exposure is very close to the imposing Vosges forest and is in the shadow a little earlier than most vineyards. We opted for early ripening grape varieties, and Chardonnay became obvious on this rocky limestone. Muschelkalk is in fact an old seashell based calcareous, similar to most found in burgundy. Fortunately, yes fortunately, we didn’t check whether this grape was allowed for still wine in Alsace because we might not have planted it. It thrives in this vineyard and is capable to express the beautiful character of the Clos Windsbuhl and yet retain elegance and structure. The Zind is vinified in large traditional oak foudres and stays on full lees until bottling.

Harvest Note

2022 avoided the severe frost conditions of the prior year and the vines grew rapidly in the Spring months. The dry and hot conditions kept disease to a minimum but adversely affected flowering and caused a significant reduction in the overall crop size. A few late storms brought needed moisture but also some isolated hail damage. Harvest occured from August 22 to September 20 according to each vineyard's situation.

Tasting Note

Pale yellow colour. The nose is still discreet, typical of the Windsbuhl restraint style in its youth. It expresses delicate citrus/fresh herbs aromas and a lees ageing influence with toasty, nutty, stony flavours. The palate is crisp, elegant and finishes with a sharp ripe acidity. The mineral dry limestone Windsbuhl backbone is showing in this wine. The Zind 2022 also shows a youthful texture, it needs more time to fully open up. It is a dry wine with a certain softness, very easy to enjoy.

Technical Data

GRAPES: Chardonnay 70%, Auxerrois 30%

APPELLATION: Vin de France

PH: 3.3

ACIDITY: 3.4 g/l

ABV: 12.80%

AGING: 12 months in large foudres

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 2.7 g/l

Unique Selling Points

Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Uniquely creative white wine with surprising complexity
Unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620
93 points Suckling

Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.

Olivier Humbrecht M.W., Winemaker

About the Grape

Auxerrois

Auxerrois is often used in blends with Pinot Blanc, with which is it often compared, to yield still wines as well as Crémants d'Alsace. It lends body and an herbaceous, citrus character.

Chardonnay

Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.