Riesling Roche Calcaire is a white produced by Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace, Alsace, France. Made from Riesling. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Alsace
Region: Alsace
Country: France
Grapes: Riesling
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, high acidity, dry
Zind-Humbrecht's Roche Calcaire ("limestone rock") is an entry-level Riesling designed to express the mineral backbone of Alsace's calcareous soils, delivering crisp lime and green apple fruit over a clean, stony foundation. It's leaner and more immediately approachable than the domaine's grand cru or lieu-dit bottlings, but carries the house hallmark of precise, racy acidity and restrained richness. A versatile, food-friendly white that rewards those looking for Alsatian Riesling character without the weight or cellaring requirement of the top cuvées.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Alsace, France
Alsace — a distinctive wine region in northeastern France, tucked between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine along the German border.
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape from Germany's Rhine region, widely regarded as one of the noblest white varieties for its purity, transparency and ability to express place with startling precision.
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From Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
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- Pinot Gris Roche Volcanique — Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace
- Riesling Clos Windsbuhl — Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace
More white wines from Alsace
- Altenberg de Bergheim — Cave de Ribeauvillé, Alsace Grand Cru
- Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru — Marcel Deiss, Alsace Grand Cru
- Amour Schwihr Côtes d'Ammerschwihr — Binner, Alsace
- Beblenheim Riesling — Domaine Trapet, Alsace
Frequently asked questions
Where is Riesling Roche Calcaire from?
Riesling Roche Calcaire is produced by Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace, Alsace, France.
What grapes are in Riesling Roche Calcaire?
Riesling Roche Calcaire is made from Riesling.