Famille HugelEstate Riesling 2018

Product code: 17107
£26.25 inc VAT
France
White Wine from
Alsace, France
Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Alsace
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Famille Hugel
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling
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Country
Country: France
Region
Region: Alsace
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Famille Hugel
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Riesling
Grape: 100% Riesling

Product Notes

Famille Hugel Estate Riesling, originating from the famed French winemaking region of Alsace, is known for its vibrant character. This elegant wine glows with a crystal-clear straw-yellow hue. A delightful palette of delicate floral and citrus notes gives way to intricate nuances of ripe apples and a hint of minerality, balanced by sharp, but pleasing acidity. Matured perfectly, the Famille Hugel Estate Riesling is renowned for its medium to full-bodied allure, crisp texture, and impressive longevity. The overall experience this wine delivers defines the mastery and heritage of one of Alsace's most respected winemaking families.

Tasting Notes

Very attractive to the eye with a nice and intense density, straw and lemon yellow with plenty of light green highlights, a wonderful brightness and silvery sparkle over tight and sophisticatedly smooth legs.For the nose it is generous and complex with an attractive purity in its expression, well-stated and full-flavoured with a nice harmony between the fruity aroma and an excellent minerality which is quite unusual considering its youth.Spring flowers, Granny Smith apples, white peaches, lilies, acacia blossom.On the palate it leaves a sensation of fullness with all of the strength and lively noble temperament of the Riesling grape variety and its region?s river bed clay soil that guarantees its generosity, body and wonderful structure leaving a nice, full and long-lasting finish.

About the Winery

Famille Hugel

Nestled in the heart of France's renowned Alsace region, Famille Hugel is a distinguished winery blessed with a rich legacy and an unwavering commitment to perfection. Founded in 1639, this legendary winery has been making wines of supreme quality for twelve generations, earning them a place of honour in the annals of French winemaking.

Famille Hugel's vineyards stretch across the diverse dioramas of the Riquewihr and its sundry neighbouring communes. This distinct geography, combined with the unique Alsatian terroir, imparts each bottle of Famille Hugel wines with an inimitable character, captivating both connoisseurs and casual wine enthusiasts alike.

The winery is known for its exquisite range of varietals - notably the Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Noir wines - expertly crafted, sustaining the inextricable balance of the unique terroir, acidity, and flavour. Each bottle of Famille Hugel wine captures not only the essence of the grape variety but also the spirit of the Alsatian soil.

The Hugel family's commitment to environmentally friendly viticulture practices is also worthy of note. Practices such as minimal intervention, cover cropping, and meticulous picking by hand demonstrate their firm dedication to protecting the earth for future generations. This approach is further reflected in Famille Hugel’s classic Alsatian packaging. Each vintage is adorned with a label featuring a traditional Alsatian sash coupled with the winery’s classic insignia; evoking a sense of purity and authenticity that is consistent with the vineyard's ethos.

In addition to its wines, Famille Hugel's quaint cellar and beautiful tasting room are also a must-visit for anyone in the region. The cellars, which date back to the 16th century, offer a rare glimpse into the old-world methods of wine production', while the tasting room offers a collection of the Hugel family's finest creations, a testament to their passion and skill.

To truly appreciate the mastery of the Hugel Family's winemaking, one must experience the harmony of flavours in their wines expressly. Famille Hugel invites you to explore their history and hallowed vineyards, calling on you to taste the love that goes into every bottle.

http://www.hugel.com

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