Domaine Zind Humbrecht - Sommerberg Grand Cru Riesling 2020 (750ml)
Price: $81.99
| Producer | Domaine Zind Humbrecht |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Subregion | Niedermorschwihr |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 6497 |
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Domaine Zind Humbrecht Description
The Grand Cru Sommerberg extends its very steep slopes above the village of Niedermorschwihr. This biotite granite terroir faces due south. The domaine Zind-Humbrecht was able to acquire a very beautiful little plot in the lieu-dit Dudenstein within this Grand Cru. This small 0.32ha vineyard was replanted with our massal Riesling selection (from old Brand vines) in 2013 and at high density (9500 vines/ha). We also rebuilt a large stone wall in the middle of the slope to facilitate the work with the winch and above all to limit erosion. Indeed, it is impossible to work this steep vineyard otherwise. Biotite granite decomposes with the microbiological activity of the soil and produces very interesting clays. Unlike the Brand, where the bedrock is more outcropping, it would seem that the soil of the Sommerberg has more depth. The 2020 was the first Riesling from the estate to have finished its fermentation with a dry wine balance.
James Suckling: 96 Points
Who could resist this full-throttle expression of summer with its wide spectrum of yellow fruit aromas, most importantly ripe pineapple? Stunning mineral freshness that effortlessly balances all the ripeness. Surprisingly sleek and very focused, this already has a wonderful elegance, but is just beginning to give its golden best at the imposing finish. From the Dudenstein section of this very steep, granitic site. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
An elegant wine, with real power behind the crushed apple, honeycomb and kumquat flavors that spill across a plush palate. Shows heather and green basil accents, which bring savoriness, while the finish reverberates with stony minerality.
Wine Advocate: 91 Points
The 2020 Riesling Sommerberg is the second vintage of this steep cru, and Humbrecht replanted the 32.5-are vineyard on decomposed granite in 2012 and 2013 in high density (9,500 plants per hectare, all from their own massal selections from the Brand, which was planted in the 1920s). The nose of this intensely yellow-golden grand cru is impressively pure and aromatic, reminiscent of mangoes and wet, weathered stones. On the palate, this is an elegant, intense and fruity yet still not dramatic or tensioned Riesling with fine tannins and fine orange/lemon bitters. 12.4% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2022.
