Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Roche Calcaire blanc 2023
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Yves Beck
90/100
Vinous
"A sumptuous Riesling that will astonish patients and cork-pressers alike!
Cuvée Roche Calcaire in Riesling is a marathon white that needs patience to reveal itself. Sprinters will savor its citrus aromas and full, saline mouthfeel after decanting. The most patient will delight in a racy, intense Riesling. All will appreciate an intense, persistent and easily digestible wine!
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Eye
Dense yellow colour
Nose
Firmness of typical Riesling of limestone origin, fading reduction, citrus notes, lemongrass, notes of ageing on lees, minerality.
Mouth
Taut, precise, lively finish supported by fine bitters
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
Decant when young
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2038
Production
Capsule-free bottle
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with shellfish, fish (especially oily fish), raw and smoked fish, poultry, white meats and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (guide 2025) 93/100 (Vintage 2022)
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 (guide 2024) 90/100 (Vintage 2022)
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 94/100 (Vintage 2022)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Yves Beck
Wine rated (guide 2024) 93/100 (Vintage 2022)
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