Zind-Humbrecht - Alsace GC Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain 2023
Alsace
White
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
100/100
James Suckling
-
99/100
RVF
-
98/100
Bettane & Desseauve
-
96/100
Robert Parker
-
96/100
Yves Beck
-
96/100
Vinous
"A wine that will stay in your memory!
Clos-Saint-Urbain (named after the little chapel in the middle of the vineyard) 2023 shines from the first nose with intense aromas of smoke, burnt peat and toast. The palate is powerful and full-bodied, with a saline freshness on the finish. It's a cuvée with a strong personality that's sure to leave you wanting more!
Features
Estate
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Cuvée
Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain
Vintage
2023
Designation
Alsace Grand Cru
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Gris (âge moyen des vignes : 59 ans)
Terroirs
Volcanic (tuff & grauwackes), south-facing, very steep slope
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gravity, total abandonment of fining techniques, no chaptalization, later bottling of wines
Breeding
On lees for 12 months
Alcohol content
13.5%
Residual sugars
1.1 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale gold colour
Nose
Expressive, with intense aromas of smoke, burnt peat, spices, green tea and vegetable oils.
Mouth
Powerful, dense, intense with an almost oily side, balanced structure, surprising saline acidity, great length.
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2029
Drink before
2053+
Production
Capsule-free bottle
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with Alsatian sauerkraut, capon, goose, Munster cheese, vanilla ice cream...
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Vin noté (guide 2025) 98/100 (Millésime 2022)
Graded area (2024 guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around 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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Vin noté (guide 2024) 96/100 (Millésime 2022) (Vin extraordinaire)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Vin noté (guide 2025) 99/100 (Millésime 2022)
Graded area (2024 guide) 4*Stars (They represent the excellence of French winegrowing. 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, the son of Pierre-Emile, the son of Olivier, 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
Vin noté (guide 2024) 96/100 (Millésime 2022)
James Suckling
Vin noté (guide 2024) 100/100 (Millésime 2022)
Rated domain (2022 guide) Recommended
Yves Beck
Vin noté (guide 2024) 96/100 (Millésime 2022)
Customer reviews
Buy your Zind-Humbrecht wines at the best price on private sale!
from €99 on your 1st order
An expert selection
The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).
Direct from the estates
For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine for sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.
Wines at the best price
You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.
Best prices
Secure payment
Careful delivery
Customer service
1jour1vin - 2025