Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain Grand Cru 2019

Wine description for Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos-Saint-Urbain Grand Cru 2019 from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Colour & appearance

Brilliant straw yellow with greenish reflections that emphasise the youth and vitality of this exceptional Riesling. It shows remarkable density and concentration in the glass.

Nose

A fascinating aromatic profile with an intense mineral character - flint and wet slate dominate at first, before notes of citrus fruit, white peach and quince jelly unfold. With air contact, complex nuances of beeswax, acacia honey and subtle smoky notes develop, emphasising the wine's volcanic origins.

Palate

On the palate, the Precise acidity structurewhich gives this Riesling backbone and longevity. The texture is both powerful and elegant, with an impressive concentration that never seems heavy. The wine reveals layers of citrus fruit, stone fruit and a striking mineral component reminiscent of salty sea breezes. The finish is exceptionally long, precise and characterised by a vibrant tension that underlines the enormous ageing potential of this wine.

General information

Rangen de Thann is the southernmost Grand Cru in Alsace and lies on volcanic rock with an extremely steep slope. Olivier Humbrecht, master of biodynamic winemaking, has created a Riesling here that perfectly captures the uniqueness of this terroir. The 2019 vintage combines ripeness with a precise acidity structure - a reflection of the warm summer, which was perfectly balanced by the cool nights in autumn.

Food pairing suggestions

The intensity and complexity of this wine calls for sophisticated dishes. Excellent with Fried sea bass with saffron sauce, Lobster or Scallops. Also to Poultry in cream sauce or Sweetbreads an impressive combination. For vegetarians we recommend Mushroom risotto with truffle or Asparagus with hollandaise.

Special features

The Clos-Saint-Urbain is a monopollage of the Zind-Humbrecht family within the Rangen Grand Cru. The almost vertical terraces require manual labour and produce extremely low yields. The biodynamic cultivation under Olivier Humbrecht contributes to the exceptional precision and terroir character. A Wine with enormous ageing potentialwhich can mature for at least 15-20 years and will gain in complexity in the process.