Famille Hugel Classic Riesling 2022/2023 Alsace

Hugel are one of the wine dynasties of Alsace, established in 1639. Today the 12th and 13th generation of the family continue to produce exceptional Riesling. And plenty of attention to detail goes into making it.

Grapes are hand-harvested from vines averaging 35 years old – adding complexity – and plans to become Certified Organic are underway. This elegant bottling couldn’t be more typical Alsace, with its aromas of apple, pear and citrus. With that underlying minerality and vibrant acidity, wines also don’t get much more food-friendly. Try it with sea bass ceviche or traditional pâté en croûte.

• Grape: Riesling
• Closure: Natural cork
• Country: France
• Region: Alsace
• Characteristics: Lime, Peach, Red Apple, Wet Stones
• ABV: 13%
• Type: White
• Style: Fresh & Elegant
• Vintage: 2023

Famille Hugel owns an estate of 30 hectares of prime sites around the historic and picturesque town of Riquewihr in the heart of Alsace, where vineyards have been cultivated for more than 2,000 years, bringing wealth and prosperity to the region’s inhabitants. More than half of these vineyards are classified as Grand Cru: the Schoenenbourg, known for its Riesling, and the Sporen for its Gewurztraminer. It also buys grapes from a further 100 hectares farmed by partner growers who have the same clay and limestone dominated terroirs that help to define the unique character and style of Famille Hugel wines. All grapes are, and always have been, picked by hand. The Hugel estates are exclusively planted with the noble Alsace grape varieties and the vines have an average age of 35 years. Famille Hugel production averages 100,000 cases per year, of which around 90% is exported to more than 100 countries worldwide, where the name ‘Alsace’ has become synonymous with Hugel wines.