COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Domaine Zind Humbrecht
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Zind Humbrecht, a name synonymous with Alsatian excellence, presents its 2023 Riesling from the esteemed Heimbourg vineyard. The estate, with winemaking roots tracing back to 1620 and formally established in 1959, is helmed by Olivier Humbrecht, the first French Master of Wine and a pioneering figure in biodynamic viticulture. The Heimbourg vineyard, located in Turckheim, is a unique terroir characterized by its steep, southwest to west-facing slopes and shallow Oligocene marl-calcareous-sandstone soils rich in limestone pebbles and iron. This distinctive geological makeup, combined with late-evening sun exposure, imparts a remarkable aromatic openness and delicacy to the Riesling, even from such a powerful soil type. The 2023 vintage experienced "coulure," a viticultural challenge that resulted in significantly lower yields, concentrating the quality and intensity of the fruit.
ALCOHOL
12.8%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Olivier Humbrecht was the first French national to achieve the Master of Wine qualification in 1989.
Fact 02
The Heimbourg vineyard's iron-rich calcareous soils contribute to the wine's distinctive aromatic profile.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage experienced significantly reduced yields due to 'coulure', concentrating the fruit's intensity.
Fact 04
Domaine Zind Humbrecht has been a leading proponent of biodynamic viticulture for many years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Riesling Heimbourg is a testament to Domaine Zind Humbrecht's unwavering commitment to biodynamic viticulture, a practice they have championed for decades. The vintage saw naturally low yields, specifically 30 hl/ha, primarily due to "coulure" affecting the Riesling vines. Following a meticulous harvest, the wine underwent a long fermentation process, allowing for the slow and complete development of its character. Crucially, this wine was produced without any oak aging, ensuring that the purity of the Riesling grape and the unique expression of the Heimbourg terroir shine through. Bottling for this vintage was scheduled for January 2025.
