Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Calcaire 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Riesling Roche Calcaire
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gueberschwihr, Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94/100; Wine Spectator ~91; Wine Enthusiast ~92; Vinous ~90–93

Tasting Note
Citrus and lemon zest with light honeyed and stony mineral notes. Vivacious, bone-dry palate, razor acidity, saline minerality and a lacy, persistent finish; benefits from decanting and has excellent ageing potential.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled trout, onion tart, roast pork, chicken with creamy sauces. Asian: sushi/sashimi, ginger-lemongrass fish, Vietnamese spring rolls, mildly spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Long, slow fermentation with full lees contact until bottling; aged in large oak foudres; malolactic often carried out; certified organic/biodynamic viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Blend of small limestone plots around Gueberschwihr (Humbrecht family birthplace); average vine age ~48 years. Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht is family-owned, biodynamic, with an unbroken lineage in Alsace.