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Zind-Humbrecht - 2017 Riesling Herrenweg from Turckheim

Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Herrenweg de Turckheim 2017

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89-91/100

Robert Parker

The Herrenweg vineyard is located on the alluvial fan of the Fecht River. This wine comes from old vines that produced beautiful, very healthy grapes in 2017. On the palate, it is slender and elegant, with a hint of roundness, but the freshness of the acidity quickly takes over. The finish is refined and delicate yet lingering. This wine is already very charming and should age well.

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Estate

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Vintage

Riesling Herrenweg de Turckheim

Vintage

2017

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

The soil consists of fairly coarse Quaternary gravel mixed with fine sand and silt, and may be covered in places by loess (decarbonated but fairly nutrient-rich wind-blown silt).

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

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

Alcohol content

12.5%

Residual sugars

12 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Pale yellow color

Nose

The nose reveals subtle citrus aromas; the fruit is likely still masked by aging on lees, which gives the wine a slightly reductive character.

Palate

The palate is slender and elegant; there is a hint of roundness in the mid-palate, but the fresh acidity quickly takes over. The finish is refined and delicate yet lingering. This wine is already very charming now and should age well.

Drink starting at

2019

Drink before

2029

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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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

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

James Suckling

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