Grossi Laue Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, or slow-cooked feathered game such as pheasant.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic village of Riquewihr, where the Hugel family has crafted wine since 1639, the 'Grossi Laue'—meaning 'Great Vineyards' in the local Alsatian dialect—represents the pinnacle of the estate's terroir-driven philosophy. While Alsace is globally renowned for its white wines, this exceptional 100% Pinot Noir challenges conventions. Sourced from the clay-limestone soils of the Pflostig vineyard, which impart remarkable structure and minerality, the grapes are meticulously hand-harvested and sorted. The wine undergoes traditional maceration and is aged in small oak barriques, resulting in a deeply complex, elegant red that marries bright red-fruit character with subtle spice, earthy undertones, and a refined, velvety texture. It stands as a testament to the Hugel family's centuries of dedication and the noble potential of Alsatian Pinot Noir.
🍾 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.