Zind-Humbrecht | Alsace | Riesling Roche Calcaire | 2019 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Calcaire 2019 (bio)

Wine Information

Olivier Humbrecht: This wine comes largely from a blend of various small vineyards around the village of Gueberschwihr, as well as from the small production of our two young vineyards in the Grand Cru Hengst. Wines produced on calcareous geology, regardless of topography and exposure, tend to share certain characteristics. They are generally less expressive in their youth and need some time, sometimes years, to reveal their full aromatic potential. There is always a strong sense of austerity, which is usually evident on the palate and should support energetic acidity. Limestone soils, by definition, ripen later because they take longer to warm up, especially in Gueberschwihr, where the marl/clay content is higher. However, they are resistant to drought and give the vines a certain vigor.

Aging Information

The 2018 Roche Calcaire fermented for a very long time, another typical characteristic of this cuvée, and managed to dry out. This wine often has one of the highest acidity levels, which can affect fermentation kinetics, so the final balance achieved in 2019 is perfect.

Colour

Intense golden yellow.

Nose

You can definitely smell the limestone, and with vigorous aeration, completely different aromas emerge, such as apple, lemon peel, young mango, angelica, and coriander, as well as a subtle scent of meat broth and oyster shell. You can immerse yourself in this wonderful wine.

Palate

On the tongue, the 2019 Riesling Roche Calcaire surprises with its delicate elegance; it almost seems like a dancer. The acidity is present, the aura cool, the overall impression aristocratic. I love a certain austerity in wine, and this one particularly appeals to me because it conveys incredible clarity and precision. These are wines that not only age wonderfully, but also perfectly complement food with their distinctive style. If possible, decant and enjoy from large glasses.

Copyright Vinaturel 2025

Keywords: Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Roche Calcaire 2019 bio Alsace France

Producer website: http://www.zindhumbrecht.fr/