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 by Hans Ulrich Hugel in the fortified medieval village of Riquewihr, Famille Hugel represents one of the world's most enduring wine dynasties, spanning thirteen consecutive generations. The domaine oversees approximately 30 hectares of estate vineyards—largely concentrated in premier climats including the famed Grand Cru Schoenenbourg and Sporen—supplemented by contractual partnerships across Alsace. Sheltered by the Vosges Mountains in one of France’s driest meso-climates, the steep, south-facing parcels benefit from complex geological mosaics of Triassic limestone, marl, and sandstone. Viticulture follows sustainable lutte raisonnée principles with manual harvesting. Winemaking favors classical restraint: pneumatic pressing, spontaneous fermentation via indigenous yeasts, and élevage in century-old neutral oak foudres, devoid of cosmetic wood influence or chaptalization. Famille Hugel famously pioneered the modern codification of Alsace late-harvest wines; its benchmark portfolio is headlined by the dry, structured Grossi Laüe single-terroir bottlings alongside historically revered Vendange Tardive and botrytized Sélection de Grains Nobles cuvées.