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Pinot Noir Classic, Famille Hugel 2022
Well-crafted Alsace pinot, with bright black and red-cherry fruit and creamy texture supported by good structure. The house of Hugel is one of the longest-established in Alsace as well as being one of the most famous, with a history of winemaking in the beautiful village of Riquewihr since 1639.
Price:
£14.95
Bottle
Price:
£179.00
Case of 12
In Stock
Code: AL17351
Wine characteristics
- Red Wine
- Medium-bodied
- Pinot Noir
- 75cl
- Now to 2027
- 13% Alcohol
- no oak influence
- Cork, diam
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Famille Hugel
Hugel is one of the longest-established Alsace houses as well as being one of the most famous. The family firm has made wine in Riquewihr since 1639. As well as having extensive vineyard holdings of some 127 hectares (including grands crus Sporen and Schoenenbourg), Hugel also acts as a négociant buying grapes from other respected growers.
The late Johnny Hugel was one of the most influential winemakers in Alsace, not only championing Alsace at home and abroad, but also helping to formulate important protection laws. It was he who obtained official seal of approval for late-harvest vendange tardive and Sélection de Grains Nobles designations. Under the thoughtful management of Johnny’s nephews, Marc and the late, sadly missed Etienne, the business remained in safe hands, and now their nephew and Etienne's children are involved in this great family tradition.
Marc is the current winemaker, and in fine tradition the firm continues to make some of the very best examples of late-harvest wines from riesling, gewurztraminer and muscat available in Alsace today.
The Jubilee range of wines was started in 1989 when Hugel celebrated its 350th anniversary. These were made only in very good or great vintages and were synonymous with high-quality wines. All but the pinot noir came from grand cru sites. The Jubilee range has now been replaced by the Grossi Laüe ('great growths' in Alsacien), taking a further step up in quality.
Members visiting the pretty town of Riquewihr, where Hugel is ...
Decanter
A deliciously quaffable red that works nicely when chilled. Perfumed and fruity, this is Alsace Pinot at its best.