Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Granitique (indx 1) 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Zind-Humbrecht
Label Name:
 
Riesling Roche Granitique (indx 1)
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace — Grand Cru Brand (Turckheim)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 95 (2023 vintage listings); Vinous ~93; merchants and reviewers report scores in the low‑90s to mid‑90s for the 2023 vintage

Tasting Note
Pale yellow; bright citrus, aromatic herbs and wet‑stone/crystalline minerality. Precise, racy palate with generous saline acidity and a strict, dry finish; delicate yet long and refined.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, shellfish, grilled sea bass, roast chicken, herb‑roasted pork, fresh goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, mildly spicy Szechuan dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture, hand‑harvested from granitic sites; fermented to dryness and matured on fine lees before bottling (bottled Jan 2025).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Zind‑Humbrecht (Olivier Humbrecht) — historic Alsace estate, biodynamic since the late 1990s, family winemaking tradition dating back centuries.