Cuvee des Eveques Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian dishes such as Thai curry, strong washed-rind cheeses like classic Munster, and rich poultry dishes like duck breast with fruit reduction.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic Famille Hugel, who have been making wine in the picturesque village of Riquewihr since 1639, the 'Cuvée des Évêques' pays tribute to the Bishops of Strasbourg, who historically owned vineyards in the area and received tithes in the form of wine. This 100% Gewurztraminer is sourced from clay and limestone soils typical of the Alsace region, which impart both structure and aromatic complexity. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged briefly on its fine lees to preserve its vibrant, exotic character. It showcases the classic, opulent profile of Alsatian Gewurztraminer, bursting with aromas of lychee, fresh rose petals, ginger, and exotic spices, balanced by a texturally rich yet dry-to-off-dry finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1639 in the picturesque medieval village of Riquewihr, Famille Hugel is one of the most venerable and celebrated wine producers in Alsace, France. Managed continuously by more than a dozen generations of the Hugel family, the estate combines historic family vineyards with carefully sourced fruit to champion the diverse terroirs of the region. Hugel was instrumental in establishing the official regulations for Alsace's revered late-harvest categories, Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. Renowned globally for their purity, elegance, and ageability, the winery crafts benchmark dry and sweet expressions of noble Alsace varieties, particularly Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris, vinified traditionally in century-old oak foudres.