Cuvee des Eveques Pinot Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and crisp acidity.
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Pairs beautifully with traditional Alsatian onion tart, roasted poultry, or simple grilled freshwater fish.
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Hugel's 'Cuvée des Évêques' pays tribute to the Bishops of Strasbourg, who historically owned vineyards in the medieval village of Riquewihr and collected tithes in wine. Crafted by the historic Hugel family, established in Alsace since 1639, this classic white is a traditional blend of Pinot Blanc and Auxerrois. The grapes are harvested from clay-limestone soils around Riquewihr, gently pressed, and fermented in temperature-controlled vats before aging in the family's historic, large oak foudres. This process preserves the wine's vibrant, fresh orchard fruit character while adding subtle texture and complexity, representing the quintessential, approachable style of Alsatian Pinot Blanc.
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Established in 1639 in the picturesque medieval town of Riquewihr, Famille Hugel is one of Alsace's most historic and influential wine dynasties, passed down through more than twelve generations. The estate is globally renowned for championing the region's noble grape varieties, particularly Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris, grown on the prestigious clay-limestone slopes of Riquewihr. Famille Hugel famously pioneered the strict guidelines for Alsace's late-harvest wines, Vendanges Tardives and S lection de Grains Nobles, which they craft alongside dry, mineral-driven masterpieces like their Schoelhammer and Grossi La e cuv es. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing historic, century-old oak casks in their ancient cellars to produce wines of exceptional longevity, purity, and terroir expression.