In the glass
What it pairs with
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Sole meuniere
Brown-butter fish with stone and lemon. -
Oysters
Saline citrus against briny shellfish. -
Pike quenelle Nantua
Cream sauce against the wine's mineral and citrus.
How to serve Zind Humbrecht Clos Hauserer Riesling
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Sole meuniere, Oysters, Pike quenelle Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Hauserer is a 1.21 hectare monopole walled vineyard purchased by Zind-Humbrecht in 1973 and first bottled as a single-vineyard cuvee in 1980. It sits on the lower slopes of Grand Cru Hengst.
- 1973 — Zind-Humbrecht acquires Clos Hauserer
- 1980 — First Clos Hauserer Riesling bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Long ferment, large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Zind Humbrecht Clos Hauserer Riesling
What does Zind Humbrecht Clos Hauserer Riesling taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Zind-Humbrecht's monopole walled-vineyard Riesling, perched below Grand Cru Hengst on calcareous-marl soils. Pure dry Riesling, often singled out as a benchmark.
When should I drink Zind Humbrecht Clos Hauserer Riesling?
Drink 5-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Zind Humbrecht Clos Hauserer Riesling?
Sole meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oysters and Pike quenelle Nantua. Brown-butter fish with stone and lemon.
What grapes are in Zind Humbrecht Clos Hauserer Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.