Zind-Humbrecht - Alsace Riesling Roche Granitique blanc 2023
93/100
Vinous
90/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A worthy reflection of its terroir".
"Riesling Roche Granitique 2023 was harvested from the grand crus of Brand, Wineck Schlossberg and a small vineyard below Brand, all planted on granite soils. A touch of flint blends deliciously with crisp apple, almost like a Cox Orange Pippin, full of promise of juiciness and verve with a light smoky touch. The palate offers exactly that, with hints of crisp green and red apple, beautiful concentration and lightness in its momentum. It's totally fresh and enticing. (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow
Nose
Slight reduction on opening, quickly opens up to aromas of citrus fruit, aromatic herbs, crystalline mineral sensation.
Mouth
Precise, straight and racy, frank acidity, tense and generous, strict finish, dry and airy lace, great finesse.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
Decant when young
Drink before
2038
Production
Capsule-free bottle
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with fish, seafood...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 90/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
For three decades one of the models of Alsatian viticulture, this estate tells the story of the Humbrecht family. Léonard, the founder, was a visionary who acquired the best terroirs in the region, including the famous Rangen. Olivier, his son, brilliantly introduced biodynamic principles in the 1990s. And today, Pierre-Émile, who arrived at the domaine with the very complicated 2021 vintage, and who is continuing their work, particularly on the latest Sommerberg acquisitions.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
About the domain :
A tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht, the first Frenchman to hold the Master of Wine degree, has long understood the importance of work in the vineyard. He converted the estate to biodynamic viticulture in 1999, of which he is one of the best ambassadors, being also president of the Biodyvin label. This type of cultivation has enabled him to get rid of botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now assert a resolutely dry style, and the large tuns patinate them several meters underground. Like all great Alsace wines, they come into their own after a few years or decades of cellaring. Clos Windsbuhl is a must-have, and Rangen de Thann takes its place over time. Pierre-Emile, the son of Pierre-Emile, the son of Olivier, has just joined the domaine. The excellence of this production, respected by all, has earned this emblematic estate a fourth star in our guide's pantheon.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Riesling Roche Granitique 2023 was harvested from the grand crus of Brand, Wineck Schlossberg and a small vineyard below Brand, all planted on granite soils. A touch of flint blends deliciously with crisp apple, almost like a Cox Orange Pippin, full of promise of juiciness and verve with a light smoky touch. The palate offers exactly that, with hints of crisp green and red apple, beautiful concentration and lightness in its momentum. It's totally fresh and enticing (very dry).
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
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