| Region of production: | Haut-Rhin |
| Winery Location: | Turckheim |
| Year Established: | 1959 |
| Average Total Production: | 168,000 bottles |
| Vineyard Holdings: | 40 ha |
Notable vineyards
- Grand Cru Rangen de Thann: acquired in 1977, including the steep, south-facing 5.5-ha Clos Saint Urbain on sedimentary volcanic soil; planted to 2.7 ha Pinot Gris, 2.3 ha Riesling, 0.5 ha Gewurztraminer
- Grand Cru Goldert: 0.9 ha, east-facing on a gentle slope; planted to Gewurztraminer and Muscat; soil is oolitic, calcareous
- Grand Cru Hengst: 1.4 ha on a south- to southeast-facing slope; planted to Gewurztraminer; one parcel will be planted to Riesling in 2014; soil is marl and calcareous
- Grand Cru Brand: 2.4 ha acquired in 1978; planted to Riesling
- Rotenberg: 1.7 ha on a west- to northwest-facing steep slope; planted to 0.5 ha of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois, 1.2 ha Pinot Gris; soil is calcareous
- Clos Häuserer: 1.2 ha on a very gentle slope; acquired in 1973; planted to Riesling; soil is calcareous marl
- Herrenweg: 11.5 ha on the valley floor, acquired in 1973; planted to Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris; soil is gravelly
- Clos Jebsal: 1.3 ha on a very steep, south-facing slope; acquired and planted in 1983; soil is grey marl and gypsum
- Heimbourg: 4 ha located in Turckheim and acquired in 1983; planted to Gewurztraminer and subsequently pulled out in 2012, then planted to Riesling
- Clos Windsbuhl: 5.5 ha on a southeast-facing slope in Hunawihr; acquired in 1987; planted to Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Chardonnay and Auxerrois; soil is Muschelkalk
Summary
The Humbrecht family has been winegrowing in Alsace since 1620, but the present-day winery was formed when Leonard Humbrecht married Genevieve Zind in 1959. During the 1960s and 70s, Leonard expanded their vineyard holdings, including the acquisition of Clos Saint Urbain. Their son Olivier Humbrecht, MW, has managed the domaine since 1989 and helped his family build a new winery and cellar in 1992. The domaine has been organically and biodynamically farmed since 1997, earning organic certification in 1998 and biodynamic certification in 2002. Humbrecht is known as a staunch advocate for biodynamic farming and non-interventionist winemaking practices.
Top Wines/Vineyards & Inaugural Vintages:
- Riesling Grand Cru Rangen Clos Saint Urbain: Inaugural vintage 1978
- Riesling Grand Cru Brand
- Riesling Grand Cru Brand VT
- Riesling Clos Häuserer
- Riesling Clos Windsbuhl
- Riesling Clos Windsbuhl VT
- Muscat Grand Cru Goldert
- Muscat Herrenweg
- Gewurztraminer Turkheim
- Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen Clos Saint Urbain
- Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Goldert
- Gewurztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim VT
- Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst VT
- Pinot Gris Grand Cru Rangen Clos Saint Urbain
- Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal VT
- Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal SGN
Brief Description of Style / Vinification Techniques
Olivier Humbrecht practices “hands off” winemaking with very slow fermentations (sometimes lasting several months) from indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation is not stopped if it occurs. Wines age at least six months on their lees in old oak barrels. Wines are bottled one to two years after harvest.
Producer Website: http://www.zindhumbrecht.fr/