98 points La Revue du Vin de France: "The SGN wines are of a very high standard, with aromatic precision and perfectly balanced sweetness. (Jan 2008)"
97 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "When botrytis rapidly overtakes the grapes, says Humbrecht, as it did those of the 2005 Pinot Gris Heimbourg Selection de Grains Nobles, the ennobling effect is all the more concentrated and dramatic. And when high acidity is added to the effect of botrytis – as is also the case here – the yeasts seldom stand a chance of getting very far along in fermentation (in this instance 10% alcohol) and even an enormous amount of residual sugar (here 219 grams) does not come off as cloying. An absolutely ethereal concentration of pure botrytisin, honey, apricot nectar, litchi, white raisin, and cinnamon spice on the nose set the tone for this amazingly rich, buttery-textured, yet buoyant and positively invigorating wine. Licorice, vanilla, and saline, chalky mineral threads weave their way into the already intricate and plush carpet of flavors in a finish of astonishing lift and refinement. This extraordinary wine will reward at least three decades in the cellar. (Feb 2008)"
96 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(from grapes picked at 155o Oechsle) Medium gold. High-toned, utterly vibrant aromas of apricot liqueur and honey. Spectacularly tangy and rich, combining nectar-like stone fruit and honey flavors with saline soil tones. A classic nobly rotten combination of huge sugars (actually more than 200 g/l r.s.) and bracing acidity. Finishes with palate-saturating length and great verve. (Jul/Aug 2007)"
95 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$160/375ml list] Mango, peach and pineapple notes are layered with hints of orange candy, cherry pit, basil and earth in this intriguing wine. The silky texture sits on a medium-bodied frame, with bright acidity for balance that leads to a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2035. 45 cases made. (10/15/07)"
97 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "When botrytis rapidly overtakes the grapes, says Humbrecht, as it did those of the 2005 Pinot Gris Heimbourg Selection de Grains Nobles, the ennobling effect is all the more concentrated and dramatic. And when high acidity is added to the effect of botrytis – as is also the case here – the yeasts seldom stand a chance of getting very far along in fermentation (in this instance 10% alcohol) and even an enormous amount of residual sugar (here 219 grams) does not come off as cloying. An absolutely ethereal concentration of pure botrytisin, honey, apricot nectar, litchi, white raisin, and cinnamon spice on the nose set the tone for this amazingly rich, buttery-textured, yet buoyant and positively invigorating wine. Licorice, vanilla, and saline, chalky mineral threads weave their way into the already intricate and plush carpet of flavors in a finish of astonishing lift and refinement. This extraordinary wine will reward at least three decades in the cellar. (Feb 2008)"
96 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(from grapes picked at 155o Oechsle) Medium gold. High-toned, utterly vibrant aromas of apricot liqueur and honey. Spectacularly tangy and rich, combining nectar-like stone fruit and honey flavors with saline soil tones. A classic nobly rotten combination of huge sugars (actually more than 200 g/l r.s.) and bracing acidity. Finishes with palate-saturating length and great verve. (Jul/Aug 2007)"
95 points Bruce Sanderson (Wine Spectator): "[$160/375ml list] Mango, peach and pineapple notes are layered with hints of orange candy, cherry pit, basil and earth in this intriguing wine. The silky texture sits on a medium-bodied frame, with bright acidity for balance that leads to a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2035. 45 cases made. (10/15/07)"
| Product SKU | 356919 |
| Producer | Zind-Humbrecht |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Size | 375ml |
| Color | White |
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