Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $72.61Original €64.50 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
pH 3.7
Calories 122 kcal / glass
150ml glass122 kcal
750ml bottle610 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Drinking Window 2028-2048+
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Region Hengst
Soil Oligocene calcareous marl; calcareous and sandstone marl rich in iron
Orientation South-Southeast
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Vine Age 73
Bottling Date August 2025
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Dry wine, sweetness index 1. Total acidity is reported as 3.1 g/L H2SO4, equivalent to 4.7 g/L tartaric acid; these basis-specific figures are retained here rather than as unqualified total acidity. Produced from very old vines of exemplary massal selection.
Tasting Notes Deep yellow; restrained but powerful nose opening to strong spice, ripe fruit, cured meat and smoked ham; precise, mouth-coating palate with firm, juicy, structured acidity, bitterness and a salivating finish.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.4 g/L
pH 3.6
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Drinking Window 2027-2047+
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Region Hengst
Soil Iron-rich oligocene calcareous marl
Vineyard Yield 43 hL/ha
Vine Age 72
Bottling Date August 2024
Production Details Dry wine, sweetness index 1. Total acidity is reported as 2.7 g/L H2SO4, equivalent to 4.2 g/L tartaric acid; these basis-specific figures are retained here rather than as unqualified total acidity. The botrytis-free fruit underwent vigorous fermentation and fermented dry.
Tasting Notes Pale golden yellow; dense but reserved aromas of spice, pepper, anise and oregano; tight, precise structure with noble tannins, freshness, length and a velvety finish without heaviness.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 23.7 g/L
pH 3.5
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Drinking Window 2027-2047+
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Region Hengst
Soil Red oligocene calcareous marl
Vineyard Yield 27 hL/ha
Vine Age 71
Bottling Date August 2023
Production Details Medium-sweet wine, sweetness index 3. Total acidity is reported as 4.3 g/L H2SO4, equivalent to 6.6 g/L tartaric acid; these basis-specific figures are retained here rather than as unqualified total acidity. Very old, deep-rooted massal-selection vines were used; one of the two vineyard parcels is thought to be close to 100 years old. The wine fermented slowly and retained a medium-sweet balance.
Tasting Notes Bright yellow-gold; intense jasmine, wildflower, subdued rose, green-tea and spice aromas; powerful, vibrant palate with marked acidity, structure, freshness and sweetness largely hidden by the wine's energy.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 6.9 g/L
pH 3.6
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Drinking Window 2026-2047+
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Region Hengst
Soil Iron-rich red oligocene calcareous marl
Orientation South/Southeast
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Vine Age 70
Bottling Date August 2022
Production Details Dry wine, sweetness index 1. Total acidity is reported as 3.6 g/L H2SO4, equivalent to 5.6 g/L tartaric acid; these basis-specific figures are retained here rather than as unqualified total acidity. Sourced from two very old plots, one dating to the early 1920s and another planted in the early 1950s, both carrying old-style massal selections. Healthy grapes produced a powerful dry wine with strong acidity.
Tasting Notes Bright pale yellow; restrained, complex spice and pepper aromas; intense, bright palate with ripe acidity, a harmonious finish and an elegant character that needs time to develop.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.8%
Residual Sugar 16.5 g/L
pH 3.8
Calories (estimated) 140 kcal / glass
150ml glass140 kcal
750ml bottle700 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Drinking Window 2025-2045+
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Region Hengst
Soil Iron-rich oligocene calcareous marl with sandstone, Calcareous pebbles and clay
Orientation South/Southeast
Vineyard Yield 37 hL/ha
Vine Age 69
Bottling Date August 2021
Production Details Producer categorizes the wine as medium sweet with sweetness index 3, while noting that it tastes barely off-dry. It came from two very old vineyards in the middle of the Grand Cru; very ripe, healthy fruit fermented quickly and vigorously.
Tasting Notes Bright yellow to pale gold; intense ripe peach and pear with spice; complex, delicate nose; soft, unctuous and velvety entry developing immense power, harmony and length.
Food Pairing Grilled, smoked, spicy or marinated foods and other strongly flavored dishes.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.7%
Residual Sugar 62 g/L
pH 3.8
Calories (estimated) 140 kcal / glass
150ml glass140 kcal
750ml bottle700 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Drinking Window 2022-2047+
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Region Hengst
Soil Oligocene calcareous marl with sandstone; medium-to-steep slope
Orientation South/Southeast
Vineyard Yield 21 hL/ha
Vine Age 66
Bottling Date August 2018
Production Details Sweet wine, sweetness index 5. Total acidity is reported as 2.1 g/L H2SO4, equivalent to 3.2 g/L tartaric acid; these basis-specific figures are retained here rather than as unqualified total acidity. Produced from two very old parcels: one planted by Emile Zind in 1948 and another acquired in 1978 and believed to date from the 1920s. The very small harvest was healthy and showed only a very low botrytis presence.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow; intense gingerbread, ginger, cinnamon, honey and pepper aromas; sweet, long and broad palate balanced by moderate alcohol, with pure limestone expression and noble bitterness.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $72.61Original €64.50 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $72.61Original €64.50 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $72.61Original €64.50 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $81.48Original CHF 67.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $81.48Original CHF 67.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
4 Rte de Colmar, 68230 Turckheim, France
Phone
+33 3 89 27 02 05
Owner
Olivier Humbrecht
Cellarmaster
Olivier Humbrecht