Alsace Royalty

The Jubilee Wines of Hugel

The family firm of Hugel has been making wine in Riquewihr in Alsace since 1639. The late Johnny Hugel was one of the most influential winemakers in Alsace, not only championing the cause at home and abroad but also helping to formulate production laws. It was he who created the appellation vendange tardive for wine made from the ripest grapes in time for the extraordinary 1976 vintage. Marc Hugel, Johnny’s nephew, is the winemaker today.

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