Hugel & Fils
Alsace Gentil 2024
| Denomination | AOC Alsace |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 30% Riesling, 20% Traminer Aromatico, 15% Pinot Bianco, 15% Pinot Grigio, 15% Sylvaner Verde, 5% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Aging | Natural clarification during the winter; bottle ageing in the cellar (bottles aged in the cellar). |
- Alsace AOC composition: Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and other grape varieties
- Aromas and appearance: bright yellow; notes of green apple, pear, lychee, rose and citrus
- Taste: dry white wine, smooth and balanced, with lively freshness and an elegant finish
- Production process: hand harvesting, gravity pressing, controlled fermentation
- Serving and pairings: 8-10 °C with sushi, fish and shellfish; Vinous rating 89/100
Description
What kind of wine it is
Alsace Gentil by Famille Hugel is a dry white wine with Alsace designation that expresses the aromatic soul of the region. Fermented at a controlled temperature, this blend skilfully combines Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Muscat. It appears a bright yellow with greenish highlights. The bouquet is rich in green apple, pear, lychee and passion fruit, enhanced by hints of rose and spices. On the palate, it offers extraordinary drinkability, revealing a smooth sip supported by a lively acidic freshness. The finish is elegant, enlivened by delicate aromatic nuances.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the vineyards of Riquewihr, in Alsace, at the foot of the Vosges. The vines, around thirty years old, grow on clay-limestone soils that give the wine great balance. The cool climate ensures a long growing season, with a warm August accelerating ripening and favouring well-defined aromatic profiles. The name chosen for this label recalls the local custom of combining a rigorous selection of the best varieties in the area, to deliver a faithful expression of the territory in the glass.
How it is produced
The manual harvest allows for the selection of bunches, which are then pressed by gravity without the use of pumps. The must begins fermentation at a controlled temperature in special tanks. After spontaneous clarification during the winter and a light filtration, the wine rests for the final ageing in the cellar. The minimally invasive processes deeply respect the integrity of the fruit; therefore, the possible formation of slight tartrate crystals is a natural indicator of authenticity.
History and Curiosities
Born in Riquewihr, this wine revives the tradition of blending noble grape varieties in a renowned cuvée called Gentil. Produced by the historic Famille Hugel, active since 1639, it represents the only AOC Alsace blend from the winery, conceived as the ideal introduction to Alsatian whites. The grapes, hand-picked from vineyards with clay-limestone soil, give rise to a label awarded 89 points by Vinous for the 2024 vintage. After bottling, the wine matures patiently in the cellar, offering a sip that fully expresses the authentic charm of the terroir.
Awards
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2024
89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1639
In 1639, he was made an honorary town citizen and soon took charge of the powerful winegrowers' guild.
In 1672, his son built a beautiful house in the Rue des Cordiers, and above the door was carved the family coat of arms, which was the origin of the company logo still in use today.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hugel family earned an enviable reputation for their wine-making skills and the particular way they cultivated their vineyards. Then, in 1902, Frédéric Emile Hugel settled on the premises in the centre of Riquewihr.
After 1918, many far-sighted and courageous winegrowers, including Frédéric Emile Hugel, took steps to save the Alsace vineyards. This true pioneer dedicated his entire life to promoting high-quality wines from noble grape varieties. His son Jean continued this crusade. With his perseverance and hard work, he proved that Alsace wines deserved their place among the best wines in the world.
His three sons, Georges, Jean and André, gained official recognition for Alsace 'Vendange Tardive' and 'Sélection de Grains Nobles' wines. Read more
| Name | Famille Hugel Alsace Gentil 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still dry |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 30% Riesling, 20% Traminer Aromatico, 15% Pinot Bianco, 15% Pinot Grigio, 15% Sylvaner Verde, 5% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Hugel & Fils |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Riquewihr, this wine revives the tradition of blending noble grape varieties in a renowned cuvée called Gentil. Produced by the historic Famille Hugel, active since 1639, it represents the only AOC Alsace blend from the winery, conceived as the ideal introduction to Alsatian whites. The grapes, hand-picked from vineyards with clay-limestone soil, give rise to a label awarded 89 points by Vinous for the 2024 vintage. After bottling, the wine matures patiently in the cellar, offering a sip that fully expresses the authentic charm of the terroir. |
| Origin | Riquewihr, Alsace |
| Climate | Cool climate |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone soils around Riquewihr |
| Yield per hectare | 58 hl/ha |
| Harvest | Obtained exclusively from hand-picked grapes. |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; grapes transported in small crates and gravity-pressed without pumping; must decanted; fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks; natural clarification in winter; light filtration; bottle ageing in the cellar. |
| Wine making | Hand-picked grapes; transported in small crates and pressed by gravity without pumping; must settled for several hours; fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks; racked once; natural clarification during winter; light filtration before bottling; bottle ageing in the cellar; may contain tartrate crystals as a sign of an untreated wine. |
| Aging | Natural clarification during the winter; bottle ageing in the cellar (bottles aged in the cellar). |
| Total acidity | 5.86 gr/L |
| PH | 3.35 |
| Residual sugar | 0.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |