Review #1393; Brandy #76
Domaine Zind Humbrecht, a family of winegrowers since 1620, works a mosaic of Alsace’s finest terroirs. Olivier Humbrecht, leading the way today, crafted this fine d’Alsace from three vintages of Pinot Noir distillate (from the steep Heimbourg vineyard) aged together in a single new oak barrel. The vintages of the 3 distillates are 1998-2002-2003. It was bottled with no additives or chill filtration.
Distillery: Domaine Zind Humbrecht
Bottler: Amateur Spirit
Region: France
Still: N/A
ABV: 57%
Nose: Pungent Nose, White Grape Skin, Nutmeg, Roasted Garlic, Over-Ripe Blackberry, Honeycomb
Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel, White Grape Skin, Nutmeg, Roasted Garlic, Over-Ripe Blackberry, Honeycomb, Apple Skin
Finish: Long finish, White Grape Skin, Nutmeg, Allspice, Over-ripe blackberry, Honeycomb, Apple Skin
Rating: 9/10
Wow, this is an incredible experience. Its bright and fruity, sharp and acidic, a bit nutty with slight savoriness at times. It somehow hits all those little notes while being sharp and bright, I can’t believe this spent 20 years in oak with the way it presents. Truly one of the best spirits I’ve had this year.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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