Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles S
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50+ years from vintage release.
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Roquefort or other intense blue cheeses, Foie gras, Rich apricot or pear tarts
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The Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 'S' from Famille Hugel represents the absolute pinnacle of Alsatian sweet winemaking. The 'S' denotes an ultra-rare, highly selective cuvée sourced from the historic, steep clay-limestone slopes of the Schoenenbourg Grand Cru in Riquewihr. Hugel famously pioneered the strict laws defining Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN) in 1983, and this cuvée is the ultimate expression of that dedication. Produced only in exceptional vintages when noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) develops perfectly, the grapes are meticulously harvested berry-by-berry in successive passes through the vineyard. The resulting nectar is fermented and aged slowly in ancient, neutral oak casks in the family's historic cellars, yielding a wine of monumental concentration, exotic spice, and eternal longevity.
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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.