Grand Cru Alsace
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The Grand Cru system in Alsace was introduced in 1983, with the first 25 vineyards classified at that time. It denotes a wine from a single named vineyard site, from a single vintage, and from one of the four permitted varieties; Riesling, Muscat, Gewürztraminer, or Pinot Gris.
The maximum permitted yields are distinctively lower than for those the basic appellation Alsace, (70hl/ha vs. 55hl/ha). Wines undergo an official technical analysis and certification before release.
The system currently recognises 50 Grand Cru sites. Certain vineyards have always enjoyed an undeniable reputation for the high quality of their wines, thanks to the unique combination of soil, topography, and aspect of their site. The Grand Cru system encompasses the following sites:
Bas-Rhin
Altenberg de Bergbieten, Bruderthal, Engelberg Frankstein, Kastelberg,
Kirchberg de Barr , Moenchberg, Muenchberg (fantastic Riesling and Pinot Gris
from André Ostertag.), Praelatenberg, Steinklotz,
Winzenberg.
Haut-Rhin
- Brand (Turckheim, 57.95 ha) One of the most acclaimed Grands Crus. Top wines, particularly Gewurztraminer, from Zind Humbrecht)
- Goldert (Zind
Humbrecht is amongst the top growers showcasing superb Muscats)
Hengst (featuring classy wines from Zind Humbrecht) - Rangen ( Zind Humbrecht coaxes suberb wines from this well-known Grand Cru site)
as well as Altenberg de Bergheim, Altenberg de Wolxheim, Eichberg, Florimont, Froehn , Furstentum , Geisberg, Gloeckelberg, Hatschbourg, Kanzlerberg, Kessler (excellent Gewurztraminer), Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé, Kitterlé, Mambourg, Mandelberg, Marckrain , Ollwiller, Osterberg , Pfersigberg Pfingstberg, Rosacker (on wine labels appears as lieux-dit Clos Ste-Hune, owned by Trimbach ), Saering (famed for its Rieslings), Schlossberg, Schoenenberg, Sommerberg, Sonnenglanz, Spiegel , Sporen, Steinert, Steingrubler, Vorbourg, Wiebelsberg, Wineck-Schlossberg, Zinnkoepflé, Zotzenberg.
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Riesling Turckheim, Domaine Zind Humbrecht
France » Alsace » Grand Cru Alsace » Turckheim |
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£ 18.00 |
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
White,
Riesling,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Certified),
Biodynamic (Certified),
Cork Closure,
14% alc.
"This wonderfully zippy, pebbly lime focused dry (2 grams residual sugar) wine comes from youngish (23 years old!) vines perched overlooking the village of Turckheim, giving a more accessible example of fine Alsace Riesling from a top producer. Still quite minerally this will unfurl over the next ... MORE | ||||
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Pinot Gris, G.C. Clos St.Urbain, Rangen de Thann, Dme Zind Humbrecht
France » Alsace » Grand Cru Alsace » Rangen |
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£ 42.00 |
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414.96
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Full Bodied,
Medium,
White,
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Certified),
Biodynamic (Certified),
Cork Closure,
15% alc.
No other vineyard in the Zind Humbrecht stable is capable of leaving such an imprint on the character of its wine yet the harmony and delicacy so typical of the 2005 vintage shines through. Notes of spicy pear and melon can be detected on the perfectly balanced palate with the sweetness being ... MORE | ||||
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Riesling, Grand Cru Clos St.Urbain, Rangen de Thann, Dme Zind Humbrecht
France » Alsace » Grand Cru Alsace » Rangen |
Bottle
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£ 48.00 |
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Full Bodied,
Medium,
White,
Riesling,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Certified),
Biodynamic (Certified),
Cork Closure,
13.5% alc.
Year after year, Rangen defies the vintage: its vertical slopes, 350-450 metre elevation, volcanic soils imbuing its fruit and wine with a bold smoky herb, flint and earthy character, underlined by the raciest of structures, with rich botrytic, honeyed flavours dominating the palate; a real ... MORE BBR Score: 18/20 | ||||
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Pinot Gris, Clos St.Urbain, Rangen de Thann, Dme Zind Humbrecht
France » Alsace » Grand Cru Alsace » Rangen |
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£ 49.75 |
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537.00
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Medium Dry,
White,
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio,
Ready, but will keep,
Organic (Certified),
Biodynamic (Certified),
Cork Closure,
15% alc.
Arguably Olivier’s top site, the Clos St Urbain delivers outrageously smoky expression, here softened by the luscious, over-ripe pear notes that come with the late harvest. | ||||
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Pinot Gris, Rangen de Thann, Clos St Urbain, Dme Zind Humbrecht
France » Alsace » Grand Cru Alsace » Rangen Limited Stock
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Bottle
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£ 50.00 |
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459.84
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Medium Dry,
White,
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio,
For laying down,
Organic (Certified),
Biodynamic (Certified),
14% alc.
Showing a harmonious combination of smoke and flint flavours with hints of white fruit on the nose, the 2007 Pinot Gris Rangen is delectably balanced. This intricate wine inundates the palate with flavours of peaches, honey and poached pears. Sweetness shines through on the palate, but thanks to ... MORE Drink 2013-2025 . | ||||
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Gewurztraminer GC Hengst, Selection de Grains Nobles, Zind Humbrecht
France » Alsace » Grand Cru Alsace » Hengst Limited Stock
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Half Bottle
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£ 86.00 |
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Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Gewürztraminer,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Certified),
Biodynamic (Certified),
10.5% alc.
Zind Humbrecht's 2007 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst, Selection de Grains Nobles shows an aromatic nose of rose water, intensely spicy, pineapple/grapefruit-scented nose that gives way to a palate of extreme elegance and well balanced sweetness. Concentrated flavours fill the mouth with lush ... MORE Drink 2012-2032 . | ||||
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