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Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2023
Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2023

Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2023

Alsace|White wine|Organic

96/100

RVF

96/100

Bettane & Desseauve

96/100

James Suckling

96/100

Vinous

95/100

Yves Beck

Riesling
mineral
scallop

“‘It flows and sparkles with purity. What an incredibly invigorating wine!’ (Vinous)”

“The chalky minerality of this compact, tightly structured dry Riesling is absolutely extraordinary. Its elegance and very lively acidity on the palate, combined with its medium body, make it unique in Alsace. The mirabelle plum notes emerge very slowly.” (James Suckling 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Vintage

Riesling Clos Windsbuhl

Vintage

2023

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

Muschelkalk limestone facing south or southeast

Viticulture

Ecocert-certified biodynamic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Gravity-fed winemaking, complete elimination of fining techniques, no chaptalization, and later bottling of the wines

Livestock Farming

Aged on the lees for 12 months

Alcohol content

12.5%

Residual sugars

1.5 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Pale yellow dress

Nose

A slight, vintage-typical restraint that quickly fades, giving way to lovely aromas of citrus, aromatic herbs, and crystalline minerality

Palate

Precise, straightforward, elegant, with a crisp, taut, and generous acidity; an elegant, austere, dry finish supported by a delicate, lace-like structure—all with great finesse

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2026

Drink before

2038

Production

Bottle without a cap

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with Alsatian sauerkraut, scallops, or pike in beurre blanc sauce...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2026 guide) 96/100

Rated estate (2024 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

For three decades, this estate—a model of Alsatian winemaking—has told 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 as early as the 1990s. And today, Pierre-Émile, who joined the estate during the very challenging 2021 vintage, is continuing their legacy, particularly with the latest acquisitions on the Sommerberg.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)

About the wine:

More reserved in its youth, the Clos Windsbuhl is harvested at just the right stage of ripeness, yet remains vibrant and balanced, with a very lively finish.

About the estate:

An tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht—the first Frenchman to earn the Master of Wine designation—has long understood the importance of work in the vineyard. 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 to viticulture has allowed him to avoid botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now exhibit a decidedly dry style, while the large casks age them several meters underground. Like all great Alsatian 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 really comes into its own with age. Pierre-Emile, Olivier’s son, has just joined the estate. The excellence of this production, respected by all, has earned this iconic estate a place in the pantheon of our guide with a fourth star.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

The 2023 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl comes from a vineyard located in the forest, on Triassic limestone soil. It has a delightful effervescence with a subtle, promising reduction—exciting and thrilling. On the palate, it offers a wonderful blend of the juiciest, crispest apple and the creamiest lemon. Everything about this wine is long, fresh, lively, and sun-kissed, with a wonderful depth of freshness and a true sense of serenity. It flows and shines with purity. What an incredibly invigorating wine! (Very dry)
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 96/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The chalky minerality of this compact, tightly structured dry Riesling is absolutely extraordinary. Its elegance and very lively acidity on the palate, combined with its medium body, make it unique in Alsace. The mirabelle plum notes emerge very slowly. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Can be enjoyed now, but will reach its peak starting in 2027.
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100

About the wine:

This Riesling comes from Hunawihr, grown on Muschelkalk terroir—a limestone soil that is less coarse than Oligocene soils. Delicate in character, the Clos Windsbuhl’s bouquet reveals notes of grapefruit and lemongrass, complemented by a hint of flint. With good density, the wine has vibrancy, a touch of salinity, and a slightly effervescent quality on the palate. The wine has substance and is carried by an elegant acidity that ensures harmony and character. A wine with character! 2028–2045 95/100

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