Riesling Grand Cru Hengst
2021
Olivier Humbrecht is one of the world's most renowned winegrowers. He is a Master of Wine and has been described by Robert Parker as the greatest white winemaker on earth. Yet he is very soft spoken, humble, and self-deprecating, which makes him perfectly suited to his assumed role as a global ambassador of wine. He is a champion of terroir, biodynamic farming principles, and non-interventionist winemaking, whose family have been winegrowers in Alsace for 12 generations (since 1620). He is...
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Bright yellow colour. Intense nose of mineral, citrus and some white fruits aromas (lime, bergamot, pears). The nose is profound and delicate, still discrete and begging to open up more with time. The palate shows all the power and intensity usually found on the Hengst wines. The structure of the palate is huge, precise, sharp and nicely focused. The acidity is so well integrated thanks to a big mineral salivation and a high dry extract concentration. Long elegant finish. A wine to keep! We are very proud of this first release from this Grand Cru!
So much power and energy for vines that are just six years old. Mind-blowing chalky minerality and citrusy freshness on the tightly-focused palate. So much drive at the bold and dramatic finish. The first vintage of this wine. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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