Tasting at Domaine Zind Humbrecht - Grands Vins d'Alsace

Tuesday, July 4, in the middle of the afternoon, Comptoir des Millésimes went to the superb Zind-Humbrecht Estate to visit the site and taste the great vintages of the estate !

Arrival at Turckheim

It's 2:30 p.m. and the sun is beaming down on the commune of TurckheimThe green color of the vines is brighter than ever as we arrive at the site. We Frédérique Baltzinger, the team Zind-Humbrechtwho welcomed us on site and shared his experience and passion for his profession. First, we were able to discover the vineyards surrounding the estate, with a presentation of the different grape varieties. terroirs ofTurckheim the Heimbourg de Turckheimthe Brand Grand Cruthe Herrenweg and the Clos Jebsal. We also received valuable information on other terroirs, which you can find on the Zind Humbrecht website. The estate works in byodinamy, respect for the vines and tradition are the guiding principles of the company. Zind Humbrecht estate. Here, byodinamy reinforces the living mechanisms in the soil.

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As a result, Frédérique directed us to the estate's prestigious cellar. We were lucky enough to discover the marvels that give birth to liquid gold... and then to taste it.

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Let's move on to the tasting

 

Muscat Goldert Grand Cru 2015

This superb Muscat comes from 28-year-old vines. Residual sugar is 6.9g/l. 90% of Muscat d'Alsace and 10% of Ottonel. Very rich minerality and incredible fruity flavors, with a hint of citrus. Index 1

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Muscat Goldert Grand Cru 2011

The 2011 Goldbert GC Muscat was excellent, more powerful than the 2015, with perfectly balanced acidity. Still citrus notes with a spicier edge, moving towards ginger. The finish is saline, in harmony with its incredible acidity. Index 1

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Riesling Heimbourg 2015

This is a great wine for laying down (over 20 years of development). A little young at the time of tasting, but a very promising future for this liquid gold. Powerful acidity and minerality. Here, the aromas lean towards honey, linked to citrus, with pronounced smoky notes. We recommend waiting until at least 2020 before tasting. Index 1

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Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2015

A big, bold Riesling that offers finesse, with spicy notes, minerality and graceful acidity. Aromas of honey, almonds and citrus. This Grand Cru comes from a south-facing granite-biotite terroir on steep slopes. The vines are on average 65 years old. Its ageing potential is enormous. The amazing thing about this wine is that it can be drunk young, but will also evolve for over 20 years. Index 1

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Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2014

The 2014 Riesling Brand was different from the 2015, medium-bodied, spicier, with peach flavors and its saline notes. It will also develop over 20 years. Index 1

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Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain Grand Cru 2015

A great wine for laying down, a little young when tasted, but very promising. It should be drunk from 2020 onwards, and will develop for 20 years or more. This liquid gold comes from a south-facing volcanic terroir. It has a powerful structure and perfectly balanced acidity. It offers smoky, fruity and honeyed aromas. Index 1

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Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain Grand Cru 1995

Unlike the 2015, this great Riesling is extremely powerful! A ripe wine with citrus flavors. This is an elegant Riesling, leading to a persistent mineral finish. Powerful but sublime.

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Riesling Clos Häuserer 2007

This superb Riesling comes from Wintzenheim. Incredible smoky notes, with minerals at the base of this great Riesling. A panoply of aromas, from citrus to honey, with spicy notes. You can enjoy it now, but it will develop until 2025. Index 1

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Riesling Clos Windsbuhl 2015

Here's a great cuvée from Domaine Zind Humbrecht. This Riesling comes from a Muschelkalk limestone terroir with south, southeast exposure in Hunawihr. A great wine for laying down, it can be enjoyed from 2020 to 2040 or more.

 

Gewurztraminer Roche Calcaire 2014

A superb Gewurztraminer with a very complex nose. Many fruity notes: lychees, plums, citrus, melons. An incredible, light mineral base. A balanced, gourmet Gewurztraminer. Drink now through 2020. Hint 2

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Gewurztraminer Hengst Grand Cru 2015

A grand cru from Wintzenheim, on south-southeast-facing Oligocene limestone marl terroir. A vibrant nose, defined by minerality and spiciness. Rich flavors of peach, guava and honey. A silky wine with well-balanced acidity. Drink now through 2030.

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Pinot-Gris Heimbourg 2008 Sélection de Grains Nobles

An incredible, highly atypical wine. It's a fruity blend. First on the nose, aromas of lack, pineapple and ripe fruit. Then on the palate, the honeyed side comes through. A lively wine with a thick texture. Drink it now until 2030.

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Zind Humbrecht direct from the producer on Comptoir des Millésimes

Comptoir des Millésimes offers you a superb selection of great vintages from Zind Humbrecht estate. Take a tour of the finest vintages and meet some of the world's most great Alsace white wines. All our wines are in stock, ready to ship, with ultra-fast delivery. (from 24h by Chronopost to 48h by Colissimo).

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