Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst Grand Cru

Alsace, France

The world's benchmark for serious, mineral Gewurztraminer — from the Hengst Grand Cru's limestone and marl, biodynamically farmed. Rose petal, lychee, ginger, cinnamon, mango, and the extraordinary mineral depth that restrains Gewurztraminer's natural exuberance into something profound and age-worthy. Off-dry but with an acidity that balances the natural richness. One of France's most distinctive wines.

Pairing intelligence

• starter: Alsace's most luxurious pairing — the wine appears in the gelée; Gewurztraminer's lychee and rose mirror the foie gras's floral richness; mango chutney bridges the tropical fruit; pain d'épices bridges the ginger spice
• cheese: France's most pungent cheese and its traditional Alsatian pairing — Gewurztraminer's aromatic intensity is one of the few wines that stands up to Munster's assertiveness; caraway bridges the wine's spice; the cheese's richness is tempered by the wine's off-dry sweetness