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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht

Since 1620, the Humbrecht vineyards in Alsace have been passed down through successive generations of the family. Originally they worked their plots by horse, made wine, then sold it in cask, but in 1947 new technology and a decrease in bulk wine prices inspired Emile Humbrecht to begin bottling his own production. In 1959, when Leonard Humbrecht married Genevieve Zind, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht was born. Annual production is 13 000–16 000 cases, and 22 staff are employed – much of the vineyard work, driven by the biodynamic principles, is labour intensive. Yields are between 30–40 hl/ha, which is low by Alsace standards: this is a region known for its often heroic yields. Olivier says that he’s ‘not too bothered by vintages high or low in acid: if you are doing things right in the vineyard it is an interesting wine.’

Grand Crus

• Rangen (Thann) 5.5 ha
• Brand (Turckheim) 2.4 ha
• Hengst (Wintzenheim) 1.4 ha)
• Goldert (Gueberschwihr) 0.9 ha