Muscat Linea Classic - Famille Hugel
Muscat Linea Classic - Famille Hugel
Famille Hugel

Muscat Linea Classic - Famille Hugel 2023

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Famille Hugel
Name Muscat d'Alsace
Variety Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Vintage 2023
Gradation 12.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Floral, fruity, notes of fresh grape
Vinification method Fermentation at controlled temperature
Region Alsace
Country France
Type Aromatic white wine
Aging In bottle in the Hugel cellars
Type of cask None
Color White
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 2-3 years
Pairing Aperitifs, desserts, blue cheeses

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The Muscat from the Linea Classic of Famille Hugel is a refined example of aromatic wine produced in the renowned Alsace, a land of excellence for indigenous grape varieties. Made exclusively with Muscat grapes, this wine fully expresses the typicality of the grape, characterized by intense and fresh aromas evoking orange blossoms, gooseberry, and citrus notes.

The vinification takes place traditionally, with careful controlled fermentation to preserve aromatic purity and taste balance. The aging occurs in stainless steel, thus ensuring freshness and liveliness both on the nose and on the palate. On the sip, it reveals itself to be fine and harmonious, with a slightly spicy aftertaste and a pleasant mineral vein typical of the Alsace territory.

Perfect as an aperitif, this Muscat pairs splendidly with fish dishes, light appetizers, fresh cheeses, or fruit-based desserts. Its particular aromaticity makes it ideal for those looking for an elegant yet immediate and pleasant wine, capable of delicately telling the essence of the vine and the territory where it is born.
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
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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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