Zind-Humbrecht is one of the reference points of Alsace: about 40 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines, a string of grand crus and walled clos, and Olivier Humbrecht in charge, who in 1989 became the first Frenchman to qualify as a Master of Wine.

The Humbrechts have grown vines in Alsace since 1620. The domaine as it stands dates from 1959, when Léonard Humbrecht married Geneviève Zind and merged the two family estates. Léonard pushed hard for low yields and great sites, and planted the Clos Saint Urbain in the 1970s. That is the domaine's monopole within the Rangen de Thann, the southernmost grand cru in Alsace, very steep and on volcanic soil. Olivier took over the winemaking in 1989 and moved the vineyards to organic farming (certified 1998) and biodynamics (certified 2002). His son Pierre-Émile joined in 2019. The cellars are in Turckheim, and the holdings also include the Brand, Hengst and Goldert grand crus and the Clos Windsbuhl, Clos Jebsal and Clos Hauserer.

In the cellar: whole-cluster pressing, native yeasts, and long lees aging in large casks. The wines are rich and textured with real depth, and the sweetness varies from wine to wine. Since the 2001 vintage each label carries a 1-to-5 sweetness index, so check it before you open the bottle.