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Zind-Humbrecht - Riesling Roche Calcaire blanc 2024
93/100
Vinous
“A sumptuous Riesling that will delight both those who take their time and those in a hurry!”
The Roche Calcaire Riesling is a marathon-style white wine that requires patience to reveal its full potential. Those who prefer a quicker experience will enjoy its citrus aromas and full-bodied, briny palate after decanting. Those with more patience will savor a racy, intense Riesling. Everyone will appreciate this intense, lingering, and easy-drinking wine!
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Eye
Light yellow-green dress
Nose
White fruits and citrus, mineral
Palate
Precise, taut, with a broad mid-palate, and a silky, crystalline texture
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
Best served young
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2039+
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
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.
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 (2026 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The 2024 Riesling Roche Calcaire is made from all the Rieslings grown on the estate’s limestone soils, including the downgraded wines from individual plots; a large portion comes from the village of Gueberschwihr, supplemented by cuvées from Heimbourg, Hengst, and Häuserer. Notes of flint sparkle delightfully on the nose. In the background, bright lemon zest emerges, with the vigor and luminosity of Amalfi. The palate still offers a hint of effervescence that underscores the delicacy, finesse, liveliness, and pure, airy nature of this very dry wine. (Very dry)
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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