Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Roche Volcanique blanc 2023
95/100
James Suckling
94/100
Robert Parker
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Vinous
"Explosive!"
Like its terroir, its aromas are reminiscent of a real volcano: mineral with a petrichor and flinty character, but like any good volcano that's not too old, it smokes! The velvety, silky palate, with its round, saline acidity, is reminiscent of lava, enhanced by lovely ripe bitters that bring a form of fusion. Rest assured, you don't need to be a seismologist to appreciate it!
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Eye
Pale golden yellow
Nose
Volcanic signature, aromas of wet stones, light petrichor, smokiness
Mouth
Velvety, silky texture, round, very saline acidity, finish enhanced by ripe bitters
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
Decant when young
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (guide 2024) 94/100 (Vintage 2022) (Great wine)
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) 93/100 (Vintage 2022)
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 95/100 (Vintage 2022)
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
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