Famille Hugel

Gewurztraminer Linea Estate - Famille Hugel 2021

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Famille Hugel
Name Gewurztraminer
Variety Gewurztraminer
Vintage 2021
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Intense aromas of lychee, rose, spices
Vinification method Steel fermentation at controlled temperature
Region Alsace
Country France
Type Aromatic white wine
Aging Aging in neutral barrels during winter, bottling in spring
Type of cask Neutral barrels
Color White
Serving temperature 10-12°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 3 years
Pairing Spicy dishes, blue cheeses, Asian cuisine
Gewurztraminer Linea Estate - Famille Hugel is born in the heart of Alsace, a region renowned for its aromatic and complex wines. This cru is made exclusively from Gewurztraminer grapes, a variety that expresses its character to the fullest in this area thanks to the terroir rich in marl and limestone. The aging takes place in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and intense aromatic notes, distinctive features of this white wine with a bright golden color.

On the nose, it offers an enveloping bouquet of roses, lychee, and exotic spices, while on the palate it is soft but well balanced by a pleasant freshness. The full and velvety structure accompanies a persistent finish, typical of this variety which shows great personality without sacrificing elegance. Excellent as a companion to spicy dishes, Asian cuisine, or aged cheeses, Gewurztraminer Linea Estate - Famille Hugel is a refined expression of Alsace, ideal for those seeking an aromatic, intense, and versatile wine.
The winery

Famille Hugel – Winery in Alsazia

Discover the story and wines of Famille Hugel.

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.
Region: Alsazia
Country: Francia
Founded: 1639
Grapes: 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
Winery history
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 recognitions
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.

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