Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann Grand Cru 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Riesling Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Grand Cru Rangen de Thann — Clos Saint‑Urbain)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.2%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly acclaimed by critics: James Suckling ~98, Decanter ~97, Wine Advocate reviews 97–99 in published reports; widely cited as one of Zind‑Humbrecht's benchmark Grand Cru Rieslings

Tasting Note
Bone-dry yet intensely mineral Riesling: smoke, gunpowder/flint, lemon peel and ripe stone fruit (peach/apricot), mouthwatering salinity, firm phenolic grip and an extremely long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, grilled or smoked fish, roast pork with mustard, aged goat cheese. Asian: sashimi/sushi, Thai green curry, Szechuan‑style spicy dishes, grilled miso salmon.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested, slow pressing, native-yeast fermentation and extended élevage on lees in large/old oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht is a leading family domaine in Alsace known for biodynamics. Their Rangen Clos Saint‑Urbain sits on very steep, south‑facing volcanic tuff/grauwacke soils producing low-yield, age‑worthy Grand Cru Rieslings.