Domaine Zind-Humbrecht : Caisse Riesling "Heimbourg" 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22

The expression of an elegant and mineral Alsatian Riesling through six contemporary vintages

The estate

Founded in 1959 following the union of two winegrowing families, the Domaine Zind-Humbrecht is a true benchmark in Alsace. Located in Turckheim, the vineyard now spans 40 hectares across exceptional terroirs. Today, Olivier Humbrecht, the first Frenchman to become a Master of Wine, is the owner and managing director of this prestigious estate. A pioneer deeply respectful of its environment, the estate stands out for its certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, always striving to express the authenticity of its soils.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the Heimbourg terroir, located in Turckheim in Alsace. The vines, planted in 1994, thrive on a steep slope with excellent southwest exposure. The soil, shallow and fairly rocky, is composed of Oligocene limestone marl. This marl-limestone soil, particularly rich in iron, gives the wine its unique character. Yields are strictly limited to 21 hl/ha.

The case

This "Heimbourg" Riesling Case is a refined invitation to discover 6 major vintages from the contemporary history of this great Alsatian white wine:

2022
Pale golden yellow color, with an expressive nose after aeration or decanting, revealing intense citrus and a clear limestone signature combining stony notes and white fruits. On the palate, the wine is lively, ripe, and precise, driven by bright acidity and a dry finish.

2021
Beautiful bright yellow color. The nose shows fine limestone minerality, enhanced by notes of citrus and bergamot, with a hint of spice. The palate is taut, supported by vibrant, refreshing acidity, with a fine and elegant finish.

2020
The color reveals a light straw yellow hue. The nose is marked by the limestone of Heimbourg, combining citrus and complex minerality with austere, smoky accents. On the palate, the wine charms with its delicacy and precision, supported by ripe and assertive acidity.

2018
Intense and vibrant yellow color, with a very appealing nose combining limestone minerality and floral notes, followed by more classic citrus aromas with aeration. On the palate, the attack is elegant, before a tighter structure takes over, leading to a long, precise, and taut finish.

2016
Bright yellow color, with a sun-filled nose that immediately evokes ripeness and intense fruitiness. On the palate, the wine is broad and energetic, followed by a finish lifted by limestone salinity, suggesting excellent aging potential.

2015
Bright yellow color, with a mineral nose marked by citrus, still influenced by lees aging and requiring time to open up. On the palate, it is elegant and delicate, far from an overly powerful style. The limestone brings fine bitterness and real tension, with a long, dry, and very classic finish, built for aging.

Grape variety

This wine is made exclusively from Riesling (100%).