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Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive - Famille Hugel 2014
Famille HugelGewurztraminer Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 75 cl 2014
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Technical information
- Producer
- Famille Hugel
- Name
- Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive
- Variety
- Gewurztraminer
- Vintage
- 2014
- Gradation
- 12.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of lychee, spices, ripe fruit
- Vinification method
- Late harvest, controlled fermentation
- Aging
- A few years in bottle
- Type of cask
- Neutral barrels
- Color
- Golden yellow
- Serving temperature
- 10-12°C
- Recommended consumption
- To drink young or after a few years
- Pairing
- Blue cheeses, foie gras, spiced desserts
- Region
- Alsace
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Alsace
- Type
- Sweet white wine
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The Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive from Famille Hugel is an excellent wine produced in the renowned Alsace region, a territory that boasts an ideal climate for the late ripening of grapes. This wine comes from the Gewurztraminer grape variety, famous for its intense and enveloping aromatics. The grapes, left to dry longer than usual, are harvested late, allowing an enrichment of sugars and aromas, which gives life to an elegant and complex late harvest.
Visually, it presents a bright golden color, while on the nose it reveals intense scents of roses, lychee, sweet spices, and a pleasant honeyed note. On the palate, it impresses with its softness balanced by a freshness that keeps the drink lively, providing a harmonious balance between sweetness and acidity. The finish is long, with floral and fruity aromatic returns, a distinctive sign of a Gewurztraminer with great character. This wine pairs excellently with spicy dishes, blue cheeses, and desserts based on exotic fruit, enhancing their flavors without overpowering them.
Visually, it presents a bright golden color, while on the nose it reveals intense scents of roses, lychee, sweet spices, and a pleasant honeyed note. On the palate, it impresses with its softness balanced by a freshness that keeps the drink lively, providing a harmonious balance between sweetness and acidity. The finish is long, with floral and fruity aromatic returns, a distinctive sign of a Gewurztraminer with great character. This wine pairs excellently with spicy dishes, blue cheeses, and desserts based on exotic fruit, enhancing their flavors without overpowering them.
The winery
Famille Hugel
AlsaziaFranciaSince 1639
Historic family-run winery in Riquewihr (Alsace); renowned for its expression of the terroir in its dry wine ranges and for its late-harvest specialties.
- Grape varieties
- Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner
- Founded in 1639 and still family-run.
- Headquarters and cellars in the medieval village of Riquewihr.
- Approximately 30 hectares of estate-owned vineyards on terroirs primarily classified as Grand Cru.
- Distinctive range comprising the Classic, Tradition, Estate, Jubilee, Grossi Laüe and cuvée Vendanges Tardives / SGN lines.
- A pioneer in institutionalizing the standards for Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles
The story
Winery founded by the Hugel family and rooted in Riquewihr; it has remained in the hands of the same family for generations. The estate is known for the role it played in defining the rules for Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles in Alsace, and it preserves historic cellars and barrels in the medieval center of Riquewihr.
Production philosophy
Emphasizes the expression of the terroir and noble Alsatian grape varieties, with hand-harvested fruit and a range that spans from the more approachable "Classic" wines to high-end cuvées based on individual lieux-dits. The standard bottlings are generally dry; the special cuvées reflect the commitment to the quality and authenticity of the grape variety and the site.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards concentrated around the village of Riquewihr, with plots situated on prestigious terroirs, including parcels in the main lieux-dits/Grand Cru such as Schoenenbourg, Sporen and Pflostig; grapes are also acquired under contract from selected vineyards in the region.
Awards and recognition
Member of Primum Familiae Vini; historically recognized for its regulatory contribution to Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles; cited among the great Alsatian maisons.
