Wine Reviews

An expressive Riesling, with yellow peach, guava and pear grounded by a bed of crushed flint. Shows chamomile and honey notes that add warmth to the expansive palate, while a succulent beam of acidity brings balance to the bitter, chalky finish.

The wine bursts with vibrant, zesty citrus and green apple, underscored by mineral notes and a lovely purity. There’s great energy here, with the acidity providing a sharp, refreshing lift. The finish is long and persistent, echoing with stony, citrus-driven freshness.

Subtle smokiness hints at the delicious reduction that still weaves through the wine. This is taut, lemony, long, streamlined and tightly coiled—a wellspring of freshness.

The 2022 Riesling Roche Calcaire is harvested across the limestone soils of the estate from vines that do not make it into the single vineyards. In 2022, this was restricted to the marl and limestone soils of the village of Gueberschwihr, around the Goldert Grand Cru, a site that Humbrecht calls “virtually drought proof.” The nose still flickers with yeasty funk and lovely, flinty reduction, but even this funkiness does not obscure the vibrant lemon and orange peel. The palate is fresh but so buffered, with stunning limestone smoothness wrapping itself around a central vein of bright freshness. This is lip-smacking and approachable. It’s friendly and bright already. The finish shines with a tart

This ample and vibrant dry riesling has an intensely chalky and flinty personality. Stacks of Amalfi lemon and ripe grapefruit character, too. Extremely stony finish with so much depth and energy.