2018 Riesling Grand Cru Brand, Zind-Humbrecht
From one of the very top estates in the whole of the region, comes this beautiful riesling from the grand cru Brand vineyard, with an average vine age of 68 years. This is a powerful expression of the grape, with mineral and crushed rock aromas, along with ripe stone fruits. In its early stages of development, this will blossom into an amazing dry riesling.
Critic's review:
"The 2018 Riesling Brand is such a gorgeous wine. In this range, it is distinguished by an interplay of textural richness and energy that is just compelling. All the elements are so alive in the Brand. Citrus, floral and mineral overtones form the strands of the wine’s fabric. It’s the kind of wine that gets better and better with time in the glass. Dry, bracing notes inform the beautifully chiseled finish. Drink to 2038."
95 points, Antonio Galloni, vinous.com