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Zind-Humbrecht - Muscat Turkheim 2016

Name: Zind-Humbrecht - Muscat Turkheim 2016
Brand: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Rating: 3.5 (8 reviews)

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic

3.5/5 (8 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

"[...] The 2016 Muscat Turckheim opens with a bouquet of fresh, beautifully aromatic Muscat grapes. On the palate, it is a straightforward Muscat, with lovely body, well-structured, perfectly balanced, with good grip and mineral tension, and even a slightly salty finish where stimulating citrus aromas emerge.” (Wine Advocate 2018 – Robert Parker) What elegance!

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Estate

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Vintage

Muscat Turckheim

Vintage

2016

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Muscat d’Alsace (Muscat petits grains)

Regions

Quaternary gravels

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Gravity-fed processing, complete elimination of fining techniques, no chaptalization, and later bottling of the wines

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

2 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright pale yellow color

Nose

A bunch of fresh, beautifully aromatic Muscat grapes

Palate

On the palate, it is a dry, full-bodied, well-structured, perfectly balanced Muscat, with good body and mineral tension, and even a slightly salty finish featuring invigorating citrus aromas

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink starting at

2019

Drink before

2023

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a warm goat cheese puff pastry with honey, or scallops with dill...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2024 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

For three decades, this estate—a model of Alsatian winemaking—has told the story of the Humbrecht family. Léonard, the founder, was a visionary who acquired the region’s finest terroirs, including the famous Rangen. Olivier, his son, brilliantly introduced the principles of biodynamics as early as the 1990s. And today, Pierre-Émile, who joined the estate during the very challenging 2021 vintage, is continuing their legacy, particularly with the latest acquisitions on the Sommerberg.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

Sourced from a section of the valley with richer soil (containing more loess) and from a vineyard comprising a mix of young vines and very old vines planted in the 1950s, the 2016 Muscat Turckheim is a 100% Muscat d’Alsace (or “small-grained” Muscat) and opens with a bouquet of fresh, beautifully aromatic Muscat grapes. On the palate, it is a straightforward Muscat, with lovely body, well-structured, perfectly balanced, featuring good length and mineral tension, and even a slightly salty finish where invigorating citrus aromas emerge. It is a great pleasure to be able to enjoy it right now.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated estate (2024 guide): 4*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)

About the estate:

An tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht—the first Frenchman to earn the Master of Wine designation—has long understood the importance of work in the vineyard. He converted the estate to biodynamic farming in 1999 and is one of its leading advocates, serving as president of the Biodyvin label. This approach to viticulture has allowed him to avoid botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now exhibit a decidedly dry style, while the large casks age them several meters underground. Like all great Alsatian wines, they reach their full potential after a few years or decades of aging. The Clos Windsbuhl is a must-try, and the Rangen de Thann really comes into its own with age. Pierre-Emile, Olivier’s son, has just joined the estate. The excellence of this production, respected by all, has earned this iconic estate a place in the pantheon of our guide with a fourth star.

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

Customer Rating

3.5/5

based on 8 reviews

Review by Mr. OLIVIER R. Published on October 28, 2019

A disappointing wine given the estate’s usual quality. It meets the legal minimum: a subtle, slightly floral nose and a very (too) narrow palate lacking in texture and body. The mid-palate is almost a bit watery. The finish lacks length and definition. On the other hand, this Muscat remains quite dry but needs to gain more precision. It doesn’t offer good value for the price, and yet I admire the work of Mr. Olivier Humbrecht. To be continued...