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Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Clos Häuserer 2018

Name: Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Clos Häuserer 2018
Brand: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)

Alsace|White wine|Organic

4.6/5 (5 customers)

95/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

96/100

James Suckling

Riesling

silky

to bury

“The Clos Häuserer is full of energy—pure and vibrant, with notes of matcha tea and nectarine, and a vigorous finish.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) A Riesling bursting with zest and flavor—a must-try!

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Estate

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Vintage

Riesling Clos Häuserer

Vintage

2018

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

Oligocene calcareous marl soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

8.2 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Light yellow

Nose

Complex; after aeration, it opens with notes of lemon and minerals

Palate

Round and full-bodied with a lovely acidity; makes your mouth water

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with seafood, fish tartare, pike in beurre blanc, veal blanquette with lemon...

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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.

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

Wine rated (2021 guide) 95/100 Favorite

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 wine:

The Clos Häuserer is full of energy—pure and vibrant, with notes of matcha tea and nectarine, and a vigorous finish.

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

Wine rated (2020 guide) 96/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The nose is marked by flint and is still quite closed, but with aeration, floral and beeswax notes slowly emerge. It has astonishing concentration, yet remains beautifully enveloping. The acidity gives it a very clean, straightforward character, yet it’s truly silky, right through to the very long finish. It will pair wonderfully with lobster in a few years. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Ready to drink now, but will be at its best starting in 2022.

Customer Rating

4.6/5

based on 5 reviews