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Zind-Humbrecht - Alsace Riesling Roche Roulée 2021

Alsace

White

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James Suckling

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90/100

Vinous

riesling
citrus
sec
fish

"A beautiful Riesling

"Stunning citrus, generous body and excellent concentration with vibrant acidity make this a very expressive and attractive dry Riesling, which does everything people expect from Sancerre that it doesn't always do. Long, invigorating finish. (James Suckling 2023). A fine cuvée to discover the world of Olivier Humbrecht!

Features

Estate

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Cuvée

Riesling Roche Roulée

Vintage

2021

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Riesling (âge moyen des vignes : 53 ans)

Terroirs

Gravelly soil and alluvial deposits

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Traditional

Alcohol content

12.9%

Residual sugars

2.4 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Pale yellow colour

Nose

Concentrated and tight, mineral, citrus, wet stone style

Mouth

Sharp and elegant, jagged and precise texture, dry and crisp finish, good tension, salivating acidity.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Drink before

2036

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with shellfish, fish (especially oily fish), raw and smoked fish, poultry, white meats and cheeses...

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)

About the domain :

For three decades one of the models of Alsatian viticulture, this estate tells the story of the Humbrecht family. Léonard, the founder, was a visionary who acquired the best terroirs in the region, including the famous Rangen. Olivier, his son, brilliantly introduced biodynamic principles in the 1990s. And today, Pierre-Émile, who arrived at the domaine with the very complicated 2021 vintage, and who is continuing their work, particularly on the latest Sommerberg acquisitions.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)

About the domain :

A tireless ambassador for his wines and the region, Olivier Humbrecht, the first Frenchman to hold the Master of Wine degree, has long understood the importance of work in the vineyard. He converted the estate to biodynamic viticulture in 1999, of which he is one of the best ambassadors, being also president of the Biodyvin label. This type of cultivation has enabled him to get rid of botrytis and reduce alcohol levels. The wines have evolved over the years and now assert a resolutely dry style, and the large tuns patinate them several meters underground. Like all great Alsace wines, they come into their own after a few years or decades of cellaring. Clos Windsbuhl is a must-have, and Rangen de Thann takes its place over time. Pierre-Emile, Olivier's son, has just joined the domaine. The excellence of this production, respected by all, has earned this emblematic estate a fourth star in our guide's pantheon.

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100

About the wine:

Riesling Roche Roulée 2021 comes from parcels located around the flatter parts of Turckheim, which feature many large round pebbles called "galets"; these are glacial deposits with a little clay on well-drained soils. The nose is wonderfully flinty, with a promising reduction. The palate is dry, rather serene and round. Subtle aromas of sun-ripened mirabelle plum skin appear on the mid-palate, then fade to give way to a long, taut, lemony finish. The zest of bone-dried lemon has a long echo (Sec à l'os).

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100

Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended

About the wine:

Stunning citrus fruit, generous body and excellent concentration with vibrant acidity make this a very expressive and attractive dry Riesling, which does everything people expect from Sancerre that it doesn't always do. Long, invigorating finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.

Customer reviews

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4.7/5

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Note and review by M. ARDOUIN P. Published on 11/03/2024

Very dry Riesling, full, long and complex on the palate. Simply delicious!

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Note and review by M. REMI R. Published on 04/05/2024

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Note and review by M. CHARLES ERIC D. Published on 27/04/2024

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