Grossi Laue Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, with exceptional vintages capable of aging even longer.
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Pan-seared sea bass, coq au Riesling, or aged goat cheese.
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Famille Hugel's 'Grossi Laue' (meaning 'Great Terroirs' in the local Alsatian dialect) represents the pinnacle of their dry wine production, sourced from the historic, steep clay-limestone slopes of the Schoenenbourg Grand Cru overlooking Riquewihr. Hugel famously chose not to use the official Grand Cru designation on their labels, preferring to champion their own rigorous quality standards under the 'Grossi Laue' banner. Fermented in historic, century-old oak foudres, this dry Riesling is celebrated for its intense minerality, crystalline purity, and complex structural depth, reflecting centuries of family heritage and a profound respect for Alsatian terroir.
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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.