Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2023
96/100
RVF
96/100
Bettane & Desseauve
96/100
James Suckling
96/100
Vinous
95/100
Yves Beck
"It flows and shines with purity. What an incredibly invigorating wine!" (Vinous)
"The chalky minerality of this compact, tight dry Riesling is absolutely extraordinary. Its elegance and very lively acidity on the palate, medium-bodied, make it unique in Alsace. The mirabelle plum fruit appears very slowly." (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow dress
Nose
Typical slight reduction for the vintage, which quickly fades to reveal beautiful aromas of citrus, aromatic herbs, and crystalline minerality.
Mouth
Precise, straightforward, elegant, with a crisp, tense, and generous acidity, an elegant, strict, dry finish supported by an airy, lacy structure, all with great finesse.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2038
Production
Bottle without cap
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Alsatian sauerkraut, scallops, pike in white butter sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
For three decades, this estate has been a model for 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. Olivier, his son, brilliantly introduced the principles of biodynamics in the 1990s. And today, Pierre-Émile, who arrived at the estate during the very complicated 2021 vintage, is continuing their work, particularly on the latest acquisitions on the Sommerberg.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 4 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
More introverted in its youth, Clos Windsbuhl is harvested at just the right moment of ripeness, but remains vibrant and balanced, with a very bright finish.
About the estate:
A tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht, the first Frenchman to hold the title of Master of Wine, has long understood the importance of working in the vineyard. He converted the estate to biodynamics in 1999 and is one of its leading advocates, as well as being president of the Biodyvin label. This type of cultivation has enabled him to eliminate botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now have a decidedly dry style, and the large casks age them several meters underground. Like all great Alsace wines, they reach their full potential after a few years or decades of aging. Clos Windsbuhl is a must-try, and Rangen de Thann has established itself over time. Pierre-Emile, Olivier's son, has just joined the estate. The excellence of this production, respected by all, has earned this iconic property a place in our guide's pantheon with a fourth star.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
About wine:
The Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2023 comes from a vineyard located in the forest, on Triassic limestone soil. It sparkles deliciously with a fine and promising reduction, exciting and thrilling. On the palate, it offers a wonderful combination of the juiciest, crunchiest apple and the creamiest lemon. Everything about this wine is long, fresh, lively, and sunny, with a wonderful depth of freshness and real serenity. It flows and shines with purity. What an incredibly invigorating wine! (Very dry)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The chalky minerality of this compact, tight dry Riesling is absolutely extraordinary. Its elegance and lively acidity on the palate, with medium body, make it unique in Alsace. The mirabelle plum fruit emerges very slowly. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Can be drunk now, but will be at its peak from 2027 onwards.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About wine:
This Riesling comes from Hunawihr on Muschelkalk terroir, a limestone soil that is less incisive than Oligocene soil. The bouquet of Clos Windsbuhl is delicate, revealing notes of grapefruit and lemongrass complemented by a touch of flint. The wine has good density and pep, with a salty touch and a slightly sparkling attack. The wine has substance and is carried by an elegant acidity that ensures harmony and temperament. A wine with character! 2028-2045 95/100
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