Riesling Sélection de Grains Nobles “S” 2011 - Famille Hugel 2011

Name: Riesling Sélection de Grains Nobles “S” 2011 - Famille Hugel
Brand: Famille Hugel
SKU: CDV-176
Price: 245.95 EUR
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Famille Hugel

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Format: 75 cl

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245,95 €

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Technical information

Producer	Famille Hugel
Name	Riesling Sélection de Grains Nobles
Variety	Riesling
Vintage	2011
Gradation	11.6%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Notes of honey, apricot, dried fruit, spices
Vinification method	Late harvest with noble rot, controlled fermentation
Region	Alsace
Country	France
Type	Sweet white wine from late harvest
Aging	Aging in wooden and steel barrels
Type of cask	Wood and steel
Color	Golden white
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	To be consumed young or aged up to 20 years
Pairing	Blue cheeses, foie gras, fruit-based desserts

Descrizione

The Riesling Sélection de Grains Nobles “S” 2011 - Famille Hugel is a masterpiece of Alsace, a region renowned for its extraordinary ability to express the nuances of the Riesling grape variety. Produced from late-harvested grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea, this wine stands out for its intense sweetness, balanced by a vibrant acidity that provides freshness and longevity.

In the glass, it shows a bright golden color, scented with complex notes of honey, dried apricot, candied citrus, and spicy hints of ginger and saffron. On the palate, it opens with a rich but never cloying structure, where the typical minerality of the Schlossberg terroir, one of the most famous vineyards of the Famille Hugel, intertwines with aromas of ripe fruit and a pleasant aromatic persistence. The aging is carried out exclusively in steel to preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit, resulting in an impeccable balance between elegance and opulence.

Perfect as a meditation wine or paired with dishes based on foie gras, blue cheeses, or dried fruit desserts, this Sélection de Grains Nobles embodies the artisanal mastery and territorial identity of Alsace.

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.