Famille Hugel - Riesling Estate, 2014
Maison Hugel is part of the history of Alsace. It was founded in 1639 and since then it’s continually expanding. The wine estate owns 25 hectares of vineyard, as well as being a négociant – buying grapes from some 300 local growers. Today Hugel is one of the main ambassadors of Alsace in the wine world.
Maison Hugel is based in the picturesque town of Riquewihr. If you happen to visit this village, make sure you pay a visit to their shop. It’s difficult to miss, being on the main road of Riquewihr. You can sample a vast array of Hugel exquisite wines there, for free!
This Estate Riesling is a perfect example of a good Alsace AC wine. Here, Hugel uses grapes sourced from different parcels in Riquewihr located in and around the Schoenenbourg Grand Cru.
This wine has a pale lemony hue in the glass. To the nose, it reveals good ripeness and breadth. Medium+ in intensity, it opens up with grapefruit and yellow peach, along with hints of rye bread, banana, green musk and dried grass. A hint of sweet kerosene reveals we are in Alsace.
To the palate, this riesling is medium to full in body with a pleasant and linear high acidity. Zesty, fresh, with good fruit ripeness. Grapefruit, stone fruit, honeysuckle and mushroom mingle in the mouth, revealing a good balance between primary aromas and a nice slate minerality. Moderate complexity; medium+ both in intensity and finish.