Riesling Turckheim 2024

Wine description for Riesling Turckheim 2024 by Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & appearance

Clear, pale golden yellow – bright and youthfully fresh in the glass.

Nose

Intense from the very first moment, almost sweetly fruity on the nose – even though the wine later surprises with its bone-dry palate. Lime blossom and orange blossom meet Riesling zabaglione, accompanied by a touch of citrus zest and ripe stone fruit. A bouquet that seduces instantly.

Palate

Serious, deep and dry – yet juicy and fruitily Alsatian. Ripe stone fruit and citrus combine with an elegant, fine texture. That only 12.0% ABV is at play here is hard to believe given such concentration. A distinctive character wine with fine minerality.

Finish

Exceptionally long and spicy – the fine minerality carries the aftertaste, whilst the spice lends depth to the finale.

Terroir & origin

The vines are rooted in the flat vineyard sites along Herrenweg in Turckheim – a valley floor shaped during the Quaternary period by glaciers and rivers. The soil of clay, sand and gravel extends with its layers of pebbles to a depth of over 45 metres. This geological generosity ensures early ripening conditions, which proved particularly beneficial in the 2024 vintage.

Grape variety & vinification

Pure Riesling, aged in large foudres – the classic Alsatian wooden cask. The early harvest and active soil metabolism led to a rapid, dynamic fermentation. The result: a bone-dry wine with a pH of 3.2.

Food recommendations

The dry structure and citric freshness make this Riesling the ideal partner for choucroute garnie, tarte flambée with bacon or sushi and sashimi. It also shows itself at its best alongside pan-fried sole or a Thai curry with coconut milk.

Special characteristics

A Riesling that deceives: the nose promises sweet richness, whilst the palate delivers bone-dry seriousness. This tension between aroma and flavour, between just 12% alcohol and remarkable substance, makes it a wine that demands attention – and rewards it.