Domaine Zind-Humbrecht : Riesling "Clos Hauserer" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Riesling "Clos Hauserer" 2022 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Tasting notes

Colour
Of great purity, the wine reveals a pale, luminous golden-yellow hue.

Nose
Initially marked by a precise minerality and subtle smoky touches, the bouquet opens up with aeration to reveal aromas of citrus fruit, lime and white peach. Herbaceous and honeyed nuances complete this complex aromatic palette, deeply rooted in its limestone terroir.

Palate
Full-bodied and smooth, the palate offers a remarkable balance between power and finesse. Completely dry, it stands out for its incisive, juicy acidity. The old vines lend a fine density, leading to a long, taut and vibrant finish.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs beautifully with white fish or poultry in creamy sauces, as well as with regional specialities such as choucroute or coq au riesling. It also enhances smoked seafood, dishes based on green vegetables, and Asian cuisine, particularly sushi, ceviche and subtly spiced Thai dishes.

Service and storage

Although already very enjoyable in its youth, this Riesling "Clos Hauserer" 2022 needs a few years of bottle ageing to reveal its full aromatic complexity. It has significant ageing potential, allowing it to be enjoyed over many years.

Other characteristics

This wine has a resolutely dry profile with a residual sugar level of 1.1 g/l. Its alcohol content is 13.4%, with a total acidity of 4.3 g/l and a pH of 3.15.

The pure, mineral expression of a great white wine from Alsace

The estate

Born in 1959 from the union of two winemaking families, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is an essential reference in Alsace. Located in Turckheim, the estate spans some forty hectares across exceptional terroirs. Today, the estate is run by Olivier Humbrecht, the first Frenchman to earn the title of Master of Wine, joined in 2019 by his son Pierre-Émile. A pioneer of responsible, demanding viticulture, the estate is committed to producing authentic wines that faithfully reflect the singularity of each plot, thanks to carefully controlled yields and a minimal-intervention approach.

The vineyard

Located in the village of Wintzenheim, the "Clos Hauserer" is a 1.2-hectare monopole planted in 1973 at the foot of the Grand Cru Hengst. This terroir benefits from a warm microclimate and an east-facing orientation. Its deep soils rest on Oligocene limestone bedrock, covered with pebbles, iron-rich sandstone and marl. The vines, over fifty years old, draw the water and minerals they need through deep root systems. The vineyard is cultivated according to biodynamic principles, with meticulous, manual canopy management.

The vintage

2022 offered generally mild conditions, sparing the vines from the severe spring frosts of the previous year. A sufficiently wet spring encouraged rapid growth. Summer and autumn proved particularly hot and dry, limiting disease pressure but causing water stress that reduced yields and affected flowering. Towards the end of the growing season, a few isolated storms brought welcome moisture, despite some localised hail, ahead of a harvest that ran from late August to late September.

Winemaking and ageing

The winemaking of the Riesling "Clos Hauserer" 2022 reflects an approach of absolute respect for the terroir. Fermentation proceeds very slowly, driven exclusively by indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for twelve months in 500-litre wooden foudres, during which time malolactic fermentation occurs naturally.

Grape variety

100% Riesling