Zind-Humbrecht is one of Alsace's reference points, and this 2021 Muscat Ottonel shows why the grape deserves more attention than it gets: exotic, expressive florals with a subtle mint signature running underneath. The palate is lively rather than plush, carried by refreshing acidity into a moderately long finish that lands unmistakably dry. Muscat that smells sweet and finishes bone dry. That's the whole trick.
Tasting Notes
Exotic & expressive floral aromas with subtle mint signature; lively presence on the palate with refreshing acidity and moderately long dry finish.
Professional Ratings
92
James Suckling
92
Wine Enthusiast
About the Producer
With an unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht came by its current name in 1959 when Leonard Humbrecht married Genevieve Zind. In the 1960s and 1970s, Leonard was able to expand the winery’s collection of Grands Crus and other high quality vineyards. Since then, one of the hallmarks of every Zind-Humbrecht wine has been its overriding sense of terroir: the taste of the vineyard is always clear and unmistakable. Zind-Humbrecht is managed by Olivier Humbrecht, one of the world’s only winemakers to attain MW status.
