The Domaine Zind Humbrecht of Alsace

Domaine Zind Humbrecht
The winery offers 93 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is ranked in the top 13 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace

The Domaine Zind Humbrecht is one of the world's great estates. It offers 93 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Zind Humbrecht Estate is a family-owned vineyard located in the Alsace wine region of France. Founded by Léonard and Hildegarde Humbrecht in Gueberschwihr in 1959, the Estate has been run by Olivier Humbrecht, their son, since 1983. Olivier is one of the last family winemakers practicing in Alsace. Humbrecht is a terroir laboratory and is dedicated to the production of the finest Alsace wines. The Zind Humbrecht Estate produces both white and red wines. The white wines are aromatic wines made with traditional grape varieties such as gewurztraminer, riesling, pinot gris, pinot blanc, and muscat. The estate also produces red wines from pinot noir and sylvaner grape varieties. The wines are aged in oak barrels some of which are older. The Zind Humbrecht Estate also produces high-quality sparkling wines and several wines are also sold in bottles. The vast plots of the Estate are spread out along the magnificent Alsace vineyard and they are part of the oldest European vineyards. Yields are deliberately limited to achieve the highest quality of wine produced on the vineyard. One of the most famous wines from the Zind Humbrecht Estate is the Clos Jebsal. This wine is produced with skill and respect for the terroir and is recognized for its aromatic richness and quality. The red wines from the Zind Humbrecht Estate are also exceptional and are produced in a perfect combination between modern best practices and ancient traditions. The Zind Humbrecht Estate is a family business, and numerous practices are leveraged to produce outstanding wines. Olivier Humbrecht is recognized for his commitment throughout his career and his constant efforts to produce quality wines. The resulting wines are the product of attention, expertise, and a passion for their production that is second to none among other Alsace vineyards.

Top Domaine Zind Humbrecht wines

Looking for the best Domaine Zind Humbrecht wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Zind Humbrecht wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine Zind Humbrecht wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

How Domaine Zind Humbrecht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed tomatoes with thermomix, chinese fried shrimp ravioli or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of microbio, pineapple or cream. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

  • 1994With an average score of 4.48/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.28/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.25/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Muscat Ottonel
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Chardonnay

Discovering the wine region of Alsace

Capital of great French aromatic whites, most often dry and single-varietal. Straight, mineral Riesling (lemon, gunflint), opulent, exuberant Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spices), round, smoky Pinot Gris, floral, crisp Muscat, supple Pinot Blanc. Fine, fruity Crémants d'Alsace, exceptional sweet Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. 15,500 ha at the foot of the Vosges on varied soils, 51 Grands Crus since 1975.

Quintessential gastronomic wines.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

How Domaine Zind Humbrecht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pigeon with bacon and mushrooms, quick smoked salmon croque-monsieur or chicken risotto with curry.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht. often reveals types of flavors of honey, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or lychee.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

  • 1989With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht.

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling

Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois

Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).

The top red wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

How Domaine Zind Humbrecht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of blanquette of veal in the old way (self-cooker), adapted vietnamese fondue or dauphine apples.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, non oak or earth. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Zind Humbrecht. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Zind Humbrecht.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

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