Hengst

Hengst is an appellation in Alsace, France.

Growers build the wines around Gewurztraminer, filling out the blend with Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir.

The ground underneath is granite, limestone and sandstone.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Dry white wine, medium white wine and red wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows typical of alsatian gewurztraminer and complex and fruity.

Labels here fall under the Alsace Grand Cru.

Names to look for on a shelf: Albert Mann, Domaine Barmes Buecher, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and Josmeyer.

At the table these bottles work with spicy asian food, roasted poultry, grilled fish and soft cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Typical of alsatian gewurztraminer.

Red: Complex and fruity.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Alsace Grand Cru

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Albert Mann Pinot Gris Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Albert Mann Pinot Noir Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Cave de Turckheim Gewurztraminer Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Christian et Veronique Hebinger Riesling Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Barmes Buecher Riesling Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Barmes-Buecher Gewurztraminer Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Barmes-Buecher Pinot Noir Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar 'Signature de Colmar' Pinot Gris Hengst, Alsace Grand Cru, France

At the table.

• Spicy Asian food
• Roasted poultry
• Grilled fish
• Soft cheeses
• Fruit-based desserts

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 5 to 15 years.

Nearby regions.

Hengst: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Alsace guide.