Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2024 - Zind-Humbrecht

Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2024 - Zind-Humbrecht

   Domaine Zind Humbrecht - Wine from the estate

Caution: The bottles of Alsace wine do not fit into the wooden boxes sold separately.

Technical Specifications

Grape Variety: 100% Riesling

Terroir: Grand Cru Brand (Turckheim) — Biotite granite soils; steep, south/southeast-facing slope. A sun-drenched, very warm, and early-ripening terroir, sheltered from northern winds.

Sweetness Level: Index 1 (Dry wine / dry, taut profile; no excess sugar, reflecting the estate's exacting standards for this distinctive terroir).

Vinification & Aging: Slow, natural fermentation using indigenous yeasts in old oak casks, followed by extended aging on total lees.

The Terroir: "Land of Fire"

The name Brand (meaning "land of fire" in German) alludes to the history of this rocky hill. Benefiting from exceptional sunshine, this granitic Grand Cru warms up very quickly in the spring. Riesling ripens beautifully here while retaining a noble, vibrant acidity. It is a prime terroir that yields wines of great intensity and aromatic finesse (citrus, floral notes, and smoky minerality), built for exceptional aging potential.

2024 Vintage Profile & Style

Marked by a delayed end to the growing season and challenging conditions in the vineyard, the estate's 2024 vintage is distinguished by healthy, balanced ripeness, preserving superb acidity levels without any excessive heaviness. The 2024 Riesling Grand Cru Brand follows this tradition of precision: a taut wine with a deep mineral structure, combining the sun-drenched power of granite with the characteristic upright nature of the grape variety.

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Index: Level of sweetness on the palate. Scale from 1 to 5.

1: technically dry or tasting dry. 2: not technically dry, but the sugars are not obviously apparent on the palate. Some tasters may find a slight roundness on the finish. These wines will taste dry with some bottle age.3: medium sweetness, more prominent in the youth of the wine, which will gradually fade with age. 4 : Sweet wine. 5 : Sweet wine, very close to a Vendange Tardive