Riesling Roche Calcaire 2022

Wine Description for Riesling Roche Calcaire 2022 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & Appearance

Intense, luminous golden yellow – a first indication of the ripeness and substance of this vintage.

Nose

The nose displays striking precision and coolness – the limestone speaks here in an unmistakable language. Green apple, fresh citrus zest and a hint of fresh ginger weave together into a taut, mineral-driven bouquet. A vibrant radiance that immediately demands attention.

Palate

On the palate, the wine unfolds with a positively electrifying acidity structure, which is simply remarkable for a 2022. Ripe fruit – apple, lemon – meets an invigorating salinity that immediately stimulates salivation. Slender, precise, yet never thin – a Riesling that unites discipline and elegance.

Finish

Long, mineral, with persistent freshness and a fine echo of limestone and citrus zest. Completely dry, without any heaviness.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from several small parcels around the village of Gueberschwihr – the ancestral home of the Humbrecht family. The common denominator of all vineyard sites: limestone soils, in places interspersed with marl. These soils retain moisture, protect the vines from drought stress and maintain a remarkably low pH even in hot vintages like 2022. The result is a wine that climatically resembles a significantly cooler vintage – an impressive testament to the terroir.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Riesling, vinified with extended fermentation and full yeast contact until bottling. No compromise, no intervention – the wine is completely dry and reflects its terroir with maximum transparency. Recommended: decant and enjoy from large glasses.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Classically Alsatian: onion tart with caraway is an archetypal accompaniment. Equally convincing with gratinéed oysters with Riesling sauce or a delicate trout tartare with yoghurt, capers and gherkins.

Special Features

A Riesling that impressively underscores the exceptional quality of the Zind-Humbrecht house. The 2022 vintage was hot and dry – yet this wine tastes as though it came from a cool, classic year. Excellent ageing potential: those with patience will experience even greater complexity and depth in the years to come.