Domaine Zind Humbrecht
Domaine Zind Humbrecht is located in the heart of Alsace. The winery now owns 40 hectares. The company has been certified organic since 1997 and in the following five years it also managed to obtain the certificate for biodynamic viticulture. Domaine Zind Humbrecht owns several grand cru vineyards, such as Rangen, Brand, Herrenweg, Goldert, Sommerberg and Hengst. Plots that are not classified as grand cru or lieux-dit are sold as country wine or as AOC Alsace.
The Domaine Zind Humbrecht has officially existed since 1959 through a fusion of the vineyards of the Humbrecht family and the Zind family. Previously, the two families worked individually and the wines were marketed under their respective names. Humbrecht is a true wine family and has been producing wine since the 17th century. The current working method is therefore based on these ancient family traditions.
The vines are carefully cared for and harvested by hand. The average annual yield is 35 hl / ha, which is extremely low. The vineyards are fertilized with homemade compost, so the soil remains healthy in a natural way.
The wines are produced by the oenologist and also Master of Wine Olivier Humbrecht. The winemaking techniques used aim to express each specific terroir as much as possible. Fermentation is slow and at a low temperature. This is how the character of the wine is best preserved. In addition, a sur lie maturation of at least six months is applied. After about 1,5 years, the wines are bottled.
I Zind Humbrecht wines they are pure, refined and of a high standard. It is with good reason that the wines are highly regarded internationally.