2012 Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Grand Cru 0,75l Zind-Humbrecht

I would not call the 2012 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain a dessert wine, but with 38 grams per liter of residual sugar and 14.5% of alcohol it is really sweet although the acidity is vibrantly mineral. The wine is beautifully clear and precise on the nose, indicating ripe and healthy grapes, orange blossoms and loads of fruits. The purity and elegance on the palate is as fascinating as its salinity and refreshing vibration, which give the full body a swinging and almost buoyant character. This is a great Pinot Gris from a very difficult and complicated vintage, especially for the Rangen.