Hugel & Fils
Alsace Riesling Estate 2020
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | A single racking before winter allows the wine to clarify naturally without any artificial cold treatment. The wine is then lightly filtered in the spring before bottling. The bottles are then stored in our cellars before marketing. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Alsace Riesling Estate 2020 |
| Color | Straw yellow. |
| Perfume | The aromas are open and generous, just like those of a Riesling at the height of its maturity, with a firm attack that reveals an aristocratic origin. |
| Taste | Full-bodied attack on the palate. The elegant, deep, complex and balanced flavour is perfectly structured over time by a beautifully ripe acidity from which the sweetness is not distracted. |
| Region | Alsace |
| Country | France |
Awards
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2020
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- 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 Riesling Estate 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still dry semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Hugel & Fils |
| Yield per hectare | 47 hl |
| Fermentation temperature | 18-24 °C |
| Wine making | The presses are gravity-fed, without pumping or other manipulation. After a few hours of decanting, the must is transferred to vats for fermentation at a controlled temperature (18-24 °C). Part of the wine (about 30%) is fermented in Burgundy barrels. |
| Aging | A single racking before winter allows the wine to clarify naturally without any artificial cold treatment. The wine is then lightly filtered in the spring before bottling. The bottles are then stored in our cellars before marketing. |
| Total acidity | 7.59 gr/L |
| PH | 3.2 |
| Residual sugar | 3.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |