Zind Humbrecht
About Zind Humbrecht
Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in the Alsace, was created in 1959 continuing the Humbrecht family’s history of wine growing for three centuries. It is now managed by Olivier Humbrecht, the first Frenchman to become a master of wine.
One of the most important domaines in Alsace since its foundation in 1620, Domaine Zind Humbrecht has been passed down through generations of the Humbrecht Family for 400 years. Not only is the domaine one of the most traditional, it is also one of the most dynamic in this heavily German-influenced French wine region.
Perhaps it is four centuries of experience and dedication to their land and terroir that led them to convert to biodynamics back in 1997. The results are tangible and their wines, especially those from the most prestigious Grands Crus, go toe-to-toe with the finest white wines in the world.

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Alsace | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£632.33 |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£115.45 |
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James Suckling (97)This gewurz is built on a monumental scale with gigantic concentration and structure, easily filling out the huge body. The abundant fine tannins soak up almost all of the unfermented grape sweetness and drive the very long and texturally complex, spicy finish. Already pretty mind-blowing, but great aging potential! From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. |
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Alsace | 2 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,015.78 |
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James Suckling (98)The most powerful and deepest pinot gris of this vintage from Zind Humbrecht with a ton of smoke, creme-brulee and mushroom character. In spite of the almost 15% alcoholic content, it is properly dry and has a wonderful liveliness at the finish. Drink or hold. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Alsace | 2 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£439.24 |
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James Suckling (98)Super smoky, spicy and flinty, this imposing and enveloping pinot gris is barely off-dry. Welcome to a world of smoky and textural complexity on the deep and refined palate. The power and concentration are almost as complete as the ripeness, effortlessly handling the 13.5% alcohol. Super-long, creamy and spicy finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£301.24 |
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James Suckling (95)This self-confidently atypical pinot gris has astonishing acidity that’s got the intensity of a lightning strike. Tons of pineapple and toast character, but also gigantic, lemony freshness at the exceptionally bright finish. May be too extreme for some, but we find this amazing. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£730.34 |
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Alsace | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£575.09 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, golden-tinge yellow. Clean aromas of pineapple, orange marmalade, sweet spices and minerals are complicated by an exotic note of cinnamon and a hint of noble rot. Richer and riper on the palate than the Rangen, with soft apricot and tropical fruit flavors lifted by a lemongrass nuance. The finishing flavors of sweet pear and apricot are extremely long and pure. The Brand is almost always a bigger wine than the Rangen, and the numbers tell the story: 13.7% alcohol, 10 g/l r.s. and 7.3 g/l acidity. I had trouble choosing between this and the '08 Rangen: they're both great wines. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£107.05 |
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Vinous (95)Bright straw-yellow. Penetrating aromas and flavors of minerals, lavender, lemon and vanilla bean are very long and clean and display laser-like precision. The enamel-shattering acidity (the pH of 2.9 is really quite low) is buffered by a very ripe mouthfeel and a little bit of residual sugar (roughly 11 g/L residual sugar, though because of all that acidity, the wine tastes classically dry). Amazing purity of fruit and a crystalline mouthfeel bode well for this wine’s future; at once very acidic but also very ripe, this is a really amazing effort from Humbrecht. Very well done. |
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Alsace | 1 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£333.64 |
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Vinous (96)One of the standouts in this range, the 2018 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl is incredibly vivid in the glass. Time in the glass brings out myriad layers of flavor and dimension. Orange confit, crushed rocks, mint and more exotic notes all meld together in an airy, weightless wine that has so much to offer. The 2018 is at once intense but also carries itself with a real sense of grace. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£90.80 |
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James Suckling (95)Still very youthful, with a wealth of cool and delicate herbal and stone-fruit aromas. Very straight and vertical, with super-elegant and energetic acidity. Tons of chalky power, but the fruit is only just beginning to open up on the sleek but very compact palate. I love the really long, fragrant finish. The structure and harmony for very long aging! From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024 |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£475.24 |
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James Suckling (97)A unique dry riesling with an astonishing combination of mini banana, mirabelle, baking spice and sea salt. Super concentrated and super elegant, this has a level of poise that’s very rare in the 2018 vintage. I love the way the silky finish caresses the palate. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£251.21 |
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James Suckling (98)This dry riesling masterpiece is full of seeming contradictions that give it a sense of mystery you very rarely find. So rich and concentrated, yet also astonishingly vivid and precise, the aromas range from smoke to roses, although the most obvious note is the peachy one up front. Breathtakingly long and complete finish with so much mineral complexity. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 98 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£129.20 |
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James Suckling (98)Welcome to the dark side of the dry riesling force where gunpowder meets the stone at the heart of the peach. Dazzling racy intensity. Super-long and pure with a mountain of crushed rock character at the smoky finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
In Bond
£507.00 |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£93.00 |
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James Suckling (97)This gewurz is built on a monumental scale with gigantic concentration and structure, easily filling out the huge body. The abundant fine tannins soak up almost all of the unfermented grape sweetness and drive the very long and texturally complex, spicy finish. Already pretty mind-blowing, but great aging potential! From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. |
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Alsace | 2 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£808.00 |
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James Suckling (98)The most powerful and deepest pinot gris of this vintage from Zind Humbrecht with a ton of smoke, creme-brulee and mushroom character. In spite of the almost 15% alcoholic content, it is properly dry and has a wonderful liveliness at the finish. Drink or hold. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. |
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Alsace | 2 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£350.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Super smoky, spicy and flinty, this imposing and enveloping pinot gris is barely off-dry. Welcome to a world of smoky and textural complexity on the deep and refined palate. The power and concentration are almost as complete as the ripeness, effortlessly handling the 13.5% alcohol. Super-long, creamy and spicy finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£235.00 |
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James Suckling (95)This self-confidently atypical pinot gris has astonishing acidity that’s got the intensity of a lightning strike. Tons of pineapple and toast character, but also gigantic, lemony freshness at the exceptionally bright finish. May be too extreme for some, but we find this amazing. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
In Bond
£599.00 |
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Alsace | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
In Bond
£460.00 |
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Vinous (93+)Pale, golden-tinge yellow. Clean aromas of pineapple, orange marmalade, sweet spices and minerals are complicated by an exotic note of cinnamon and a hint of noble rot. Richer and riper on the palate than the Rangen, with soft apricot and tropical fruit flavors lifted by a lemongrass nuance. The finishing flavors of sweet pear and apricot are extremely long and pure. The Brand is almost always a bigger wine than the Rangen, and the numbers tell the story: 13.7% alcohol, 10 g/l r.s. and 7.3 g/l acidity. I had trouble choosing between this and the '08 Rangen: they're both great wines. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£86.00 |
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Vinous (95)Bright straw-yellow. Penetrating aromas and flavors of minerals, lavender, lemon and vanilla bean are very long and clean and display laser-like precision. The enamel-shattering acidity (the pH of 2.9 is really quite low) is buffered by a very ripe mouthfeel and a little bit of residual sugar (roughly 11 g/L residual sugar, though because of all that acidity, the wine tastes classically dry). Amazing purity of fruit and a crystalline mouthfeel bode well for this wine’s future; at once very acidic but also very ripe, this is a really amazing effort from Humbrecht. Very well done. |
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Alsace | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£262.00 |
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Vinous (96)One of the standouts in this range, the 2018 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl is incredibly vivid in the glass. Time in the glass brings out myriad layers of flavor and dimension. Orange confit, crushed rocks, mint and more exotic notes all meld together in an airy, weightless wine that has so much to offer. The 2018 is at once intense but also carries itself with a real sense of grace. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£73.00 |
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James Suckling (95)Still very youthful, with a wealth of cool and delicate herbal and stone-fruit aromas. Very straight and vertical, with super-elegant and energetic acidity. Tons of chalky power, but the fruit is only just beginning to open up on the sleek but very compact palate. I love the really long, fragrant finish. The structure and harmony for very long aging! From biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2024 |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£380.00 |
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James Suckling (97)A unique dry riesling with an astonishing combination of mini banana, mirabelle, baking spice and sea salt. Super concentrated and super elegant, this has a level of poise that’s very rare in the 2018 vintage. I love the way the silky finish caresses the palate. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£204.00 |
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James Suckling (98)This dry riesling masterpiece is full of seeming contradictions that give it a sense of mystery you very rarely find. So rich and concentrated, yet also astonishingly vivid and precise, the aromas range from smoke to roses, although the most obvious note is the peachy one up front. Breathtakingly long and complete finish with so much mineral complexity. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£105.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Welcome to the dark side of the dry riesling force where gunpowder meets the stone at the heart of the peach. Dazzling racy intensity. Super-long and pure with a mountain of crushed rock character at the smoky finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |