2017 Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Muscat Grand Cru, Goldert

Domaine Zind Humbrecht, a certified organic and biodynamic estate since 2002, approaches its Muscat Grand Cru Goldert with an unwavering commitment to terroir expression, employing meticulous vineyard stewardship and cellar practices including extensive pressing, indigenous yeasts, and extended lees aging in old barrels. The Goldert Grand Cru, located on Gueberschwihr's east-facing slopes between 230-330 meters, is singular in Alsace for its marine Oolithic limestone bedrock and deep, slow-warming soils. This specific exposition and geology inherently foster a prolonged, even ripening cycle, essential for developing the aromatic intensity and structural integrity of Muscat. In the early, warm 2017 vintage, Goldert's naturally cooler microclimate and soil characteristics were instrumental in preserving a defined acidity, preventing excessive varietal character. The resulting Muscat Grand Cru exhibits a profound tension and mineral definition, underpinned by a balanced mid-palate weight and enveloping texture.