What to mention first? A hint of mossy earth, chamomile tisane, Cox Orange Pippin apples or lemon zest? All of these aromas dance on the nose. They are still totally shy on the taut, dry and concentrated palate. For now, it is mossy citrus that is most aromatic while rich fruit still needs to unfurl. This strikes a note of utter purity, of something soaring and bright. Right now this is totally brisk, invigorating and refreshing but its true colors won't show for some time. Drink 2020–2035. ANNE KREBIEHL MW

This was a very difficult vintage in Alsace due to the Suzuki fruit fly, but this is a stunning wine. Full and ripe peachy fruit, but also an incredible flinty freshness. Very straight and clean although the acidity is moderate. Long silky finish with a lovely delicate minerality. From biodynamically grown grapes with Biodyvin certification. Drink or hold. Tasted at the Zind-Humbrecht Grand Cru Rangen vertical in November 2023. - Stuart Pigott

(94+ points) 2014 was "the most expensive harvest ever" in the history of Zind-Humbrecht, "double the average," stated Oliver Humbrecht, who yielded only 26.5 hectoliters per hectare in the grand cru vineyards and 42.5 hectoliters per hectare in the generic Alsace AOC. Humbrecht's intensely golden-colored 2014 Riesling Clos Saint-Urbain Rangen de Thann is still reductive and untamed after all those years and reminiscent of game as well as crushed volcanic stones (or ashes), salts, herbs and lush peaches. This is a full-bodied, intense and very mineral or rocky Rangen with flesh and tension but also a long, saline, finely tannic and, some would even say, austere finish. The 2014 doesn't show any signs of the fruit fly drosophila suzukii that contaminated so many pink-colored grapes in late August and September with acid rot, which caused severe selections in the vineyards. Due to the cooler month of August, the 2014 Rangen Riesling is marked by lively acidity that Oliver Humbrecht calls "a really unexpected surprise in such a precocious vintage." In fact, it has at least the same level as the 2013 or 2010. The 2014 Rangen was bottled in February 2016 with 12.5% alcohol and 5.5 grams per liter of residual sugar. Natural cork. Tasted in Wachenheim, Pfalz, in November 2023. - Stephan Reinhardt

An aromatic, elegant version, featuring gingersnap and spice accents to the flavors of poached peach and pear fruit, orchard blossom, smoke and saline. Lithe and focused by firm acidity, with a lingering, racy finish. Drink now through 2024. 390 cases made. –AN