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 like a true volcano: mineral, with notes of petrichor and flint, but like any good, not-too-old volcano, it’s still smoking! The palate, velvety and silky thanks to its round, salty acidity, evokes lava, enhanced by lovely ripe bitter notes that create a sense of fusion. Rest assured, you don’t need to be a seismologist to appreciate it!
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Eye
Pale golden yellow color
Nose
Volcanic character, aromas of wet stones, a hint of petrichor, smoky
Palate
Velvety, silky texture; rounded acidity with pronounced minerality; finish enhanced by ripe, bitter notes
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
Best served young
Drink before
2038
Production
Bottle without a cap
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with shellfish, fish (especially fatty fish), raw and smoked fish, poultry, white meats, and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2024 guide) 94/100 (2022 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 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.
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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