Zind-Humbrecht Clos Jebsal Pinot Gris (375ML half-bottle) 2011
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The color is pale yellow, the nose is delicate with some honey, candied fruits, raisins, and some light smoky flavors. The palate is elegant with great balance between sweetness and acidity.
This is a rare wine for contemplation & best on its own. Possible pairings could include dried fruit, candied nuts, or foie gras.
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Beautifully balanced and mouthwatering, with vibrant acidity providing a fine, chinalike backbone for the finely meshed flavors of baked peach, orange granita and white cherry fruit, graced by rich accents of crystallized honey, beeswax and praline. Brings you back for another sip. Drink now through 2036.
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Last tasted from cask, Zind-Humbrecht’s 2011 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Selection de Grains Nobles exhibits a viscous yet bright Esszencia-like concentration of apricot preserves, floral honey and fresh lemon juice. Notes of candied orange rind add interest as this voluminous yet buoyant elixir launches into a soothingly yet stimulatingly lingering finish. Embryonic yet already seductive, it’s likely to prove worth following for at least three decades.
Barrel Sample: 94-95
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Certified Organic and Biodynamic.
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