The first traces of the Hugel family in Alsace can be traced back to the XVth century. Some two centuries later, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riquewihr, which had been devastated by the terrible Thirty Years War. In 1639 he was made a freeman of the city and soon took charge of the very powerful Corporation of Winegrowers. In 1672 his son built a fine house in the Rue des Cordiers, and over the doorway was carved the family crest which was the origin of the company’s logo still used today.
The StarDozen consists of the following:
3 bottles Hugel Pinot Gris Classic 2023
3 bottles Hugel Pinot Blanc Classic 2023
3 bottles Hugel Gewurztraminer Classic 2023
3 bottles Hugel Riesling Classic 2024
Hugel Pinot Gris Classic 2023
A properly dry pinot gris that is a model of balance and harmony, the creaminess balanced by discreet freshness on the medium-bodied palate. I love the fresh melon and orange blossom aromas. Just a hint of tannin in the finish adds a bit of tension. Drink now. Rating: 92 Points; James Suckling
Hugel Pinot Blanc Classic 2023
An elegant dry white with delicate candied citrus, pomelo and fresh nut aromas on the silky, medium-bodied palate that is simultaneously full of character and very easy to enjoy. Its drinkability has a lot to do with the way the animating freshness and hint of tannin interlock so neatly in the beautifully balanced finish. A cuvee of almost two-thirds pinot blanc and slightly more than one-third auxerrois. Drink or hold. Rating: 91 Points; James Suckling
Hugel Gewurztraminer Classic 2023
Striking aromas of cardamom, cloves and dried flowers. Very good balance of restrained richness, fine-grained tannin and bitterness on the medium-bodied palate. Surprisingly dry finish. Drink now. Rating: 90 Points; James Suckling
Hugel Riesling Classic 2024
This is the Famille Hugel signature wine. This dry Riesling stands out for its finesse and frankness. Hugel calls Riesling the Pinot Noir of white wines! It is their most demanding variety as it is also the latest ripening. Dry and elegant, it expresses itself best on our steepest slopes with the most complex minerality.
SKU: 16080
| SKU | 16080 |
| Brand | Hugel |
| Shipping Weight | 1.3333kg |
| Unit Of Measure | ea |