2004 Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain
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Harvested very ripe yet fermented quickly and thus already bottled in September of the following year, the golden-colored 2004 Riesling Clos Saint-Urbain Rangen de Thann opens with deep and intense fruit intermingled with earthy/mineral and sage aromas. Enormously vital and mineral on the palate, this is an intense and full-bodied yet also finessed and tensioned Rangen whose richness is impressively uplifted. In fact, and despite its warmth, this is a classic Rangen with enormous complexity and length yet without providing too much alcohol or muscles. This is an immortal long-distance runner that is great to enjoy at this stage, but it might become even celestial in 10 years. 14.2% alcohol with 6.2 grams per liter of residual sugar. Natural cork. Tasted in Wachenheim, Pfalz, on November 19, 2023.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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(14.2% alcohol with 6.2 g/l r.s.) Deep yellow. Very ripe nose offers pineapple, flint, smoke and cumin. Rich and powerful but quite backward today, even a bit youthfully bitter. In comparison, the 2005 came across as finer. Strong earthy low tones. Finishes with a distinct tannic impression. "Fully 90% of the grapes were blue, but they weren't VT in style, they weren't furry," noted Humbrecht.
About the producer
Widely acknowledged as one of the legendary wineries in Alsace, the wines of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht are nothing short of magical. Certified organic and biodynamic, the estate crafts an extensive range of wines, including many Grand Cru and single-vineyard bottlings.