Zind-Humbrecht - Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst 2018
96/100
RVF
“Spicy and rich, the Hengst offers plenty of smoothness, easily digestible sugars, and an endless finish: a great wine that’s best left to age!” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF) What class!
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Eye
A rich, intense yellow color
Nose
It invites you on a journey with its warm, exotic character and intense notes of spices, smoke, and aromatic herbs
Palate
Serious and straightforward, with lovely tannins and good body
Open
Decant or open 24 hours in advance
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with lobster Newburg, goose foie gras, Asian cuisine, or a tarte tatin...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
For three decades, this estate has been a model of Alsatian viticulture, telling the story of the Humbrecht family. Léonard, the founder, was a visionary who acquired the region’s finest terroirs, including the famous Rangen. His son, Olivier, 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, continues their legacy, particularly with the latest acquisitions on the Sommerberg.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 96/100
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:
Spicy and rich, the Hengst offers plenty of smoothness, easily digestible sugars, and a lingering finish: a great wine that’s best left to age!
About the estate:
An tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht—the first Frenchman to earn the title of Master of Wine—has long understood the importance of vineyard work. 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 has allowed him to avoid botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now exhibit a decidedly dry style, with the large casks aging them several meters underground. Like all great Alsace 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 grows in prominence with time. Pierre-Emile, Olivier’s son, has just joined the estate. The excellence of this production, respected by all, allows this iconic property to enter the pantheon of our guide with a fourth star.
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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