The Pinot Gris grape variety, along with the entire Pinot family, benefited greatly from the growing conditions of the 2023 vintage. Favorable factors included good fertility at bud break and the vines’ strong adaptation to the dry climate, even on the gravelly soils of Turckheim. The grapes remained healthy due to early harvesting, achieving sufficient sugar maturity before rot became an issue in mid-September. This was consistent across all Pinot Gris vineyards on the estate. As seen in many wines from 2023, physiological maturity was reached with relatively low alcohol levels, which is evident in this wine. It was the first vineyard harvested on the estate and also the first to complete fermentation, quickly achieving a dry balance.
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 'Turckheim' Pinot Gris 2023
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is widely recognized as one of the finest—if not the best—producers of white wine in the world. Based in Alsace, France, the estate is renowned for its biodynamic viticulture and unwavering commitment to terroir expression. Established in 1959 through the merger of two historic winemaking families, it is led by Olivier Humbrecht, France’s first Master of Wine. The domaine cultivates exceptional vineyard sites, including several Grand Cru holdings, producing world-class Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, along with a rare Pinot Noir. With a philosophy of minimal intervention, extended lees aging, and natural fermentations, Zind-Humbrecht crafts wines of remarkable depth, complexity, and aging potential, consistently setting the benchmark for Alsace and beyond.
The Alsace wine region, located in northeastern France along the Rhine River, is renowned for its aromatic white wines and unique Franco-German heritage. Sheltered by the Vosges Mountains, the region benefits from a dry, sunny climate that enhances grape ripening and preserves acidity. Alsace is best known for its exceptional Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat, often produced in a rich, expressive style with a strong sense of terroir. While traditionally a white wine stronghold, red wines—particularly Pinot Noir—are becoming increasingly important, offering fantastic alternatives to red Burgundy. The region's wines are classified under Alsace AOC, Alsace Grand Cru AOC, and Crémant d’Alsace AOC for its sparkling wines. With a strong focus on single-varietal expressions and minimal intervention winemaking, Alsace produces some of the world’s most distinctive and age-worthy wines.
