In the glass
What it pairs with
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Plateau de fruits de mer
Limestone-driven Riesling meets briny shellfish platter. -
Pike quenelle
Freshwater fish in cream with mineral cut. -
Aged Comte
Crystalline aged cheese matches the limestone register.
How to serve Zind Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl 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. Plateau de fruits de mer, Pike quenelle, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Windsbuhl is a 5.5 hectare monopole on a limestone plateau high above Hunawihr that Zind-Humbrecht has farmed since 1987, bottling several varieties as single-vineyard cuvees.
- 1987 — Zind-Humbrecht begins farming Clos Windsbuhl
- 1989 — First Clos Windsbuhl Riesling bottling under the family label
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 70 to 110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1987
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Zind Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl Riesling
What does Zind Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl Riesling taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Zind-Humbrecht's Clos Windsbuhl monopole sits high above Hunawihr on Muschelkalk limestone. A cool-climate, slow-developing Riesling, structured for a long cellar.
When should I drink Zind Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl Riesling?
Drink 8-30 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 Windsbuhl Riesling?
Plateau de fruits de mer is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pike quenelle and Aged Comte. Limestone-driven Riesling meets briny shellfish platter.
What grapes are in Zind Humbrecht Clos Windsbuhl Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.