Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Sélection de Grains Nobles
2018
Olivier Humbrecht is one of the world's most renowned winegrowers. He is a Master of Wine and has been described by Robert Parker as the greatest white winemaker on earth. Yet he is very soft spoken, humble, and self-deprecating, which makes him perfectly suited to his assumed role as a global ambassador of wine. He is a champion of terroir, biodynamic farming principles, and non-interventionist winemaking, whose family have been winegrowers in Alsace for 12 generations (since 1620). He is...
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The nose displays rich and concentrated ripe fruits aromas, bee wax, honey, candied fruits, and marmalade. The palate follows with luscious richness. The wine lines the mouth with an unctuous sensation, until the acidity kicks in and brings a kick of citrus. The finish is fresh and elegant but of course, such wines require time. Both in the bottle and while being enjoyed. The finish of this vintage goes on forever.
Fir honey, dried pear and fruitcake exude their warm, sweet perfume on the nose of this wine. The honeyed palate brims with dried-fruit intensity that encompasses fig, sultana and pear, with Christmas spice richness. Hints of sandalwood and vanilla lend smoothness and even more aroma. A bright vein of lemon purity leaves a pure notion of dried fig on the long finish. It's a SGN of rare balance and beauty.
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Richly aromatic, with a nose of lemon wax, roasted almond and Mandarin orange peel, this lush and layered sweetie glides across the palate while citrus-infused tangy acidity creates a mouthwatering frame for the lovely range of flavors, including mango lassi, honeyed apricot, Earl grey tea, butterscotch and ginger biscuit. Drink now through 2035.
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