2022 Hugel Pinot Gris, Alsace, France
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Hugel & Fils, founded in 1639 in picturesque Riquewihr, Alsace, France, is still 100% family owned and managed by the 12th consecutive generation of the family. The family owns a 30 hectare estate of prime sites in Riquewihr, mostly classified Grand Cru, and buys grapes from a further 110 hectares farmed under contract. The Hugel estates are planted with only the noble Alsace grape varieties, with vines averaging 35 years of age.
Hugel production averages 110,000 cases per year, of which around 90% is exported to more than 100 countries worldwide, where “Alsace” is often synonymous with “Hugel”.
Intense and expressive, with fully ripe apricot and peach fruits, licorice, a touch of brioche and fresh hazelnut. Zippy while rich and velvety, with a long aromatic finish.