Hommage a Jean Hugel Tokay Pinot Gris
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, with the finest vintages capable of aging gracefully for half a century or more.
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Pan-seared foie gras, artisanal blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and classic French pear or apricot tarts.
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Crafted by the historic Famille Hugel, established in the picturesque village of Riquewihr since 1639, the 'Hommage à Jean Hugel' Tokay Pinot Gris is a rare, monumental sweet wine produced only in exceptional vintages. This cuvée serves as a tribute to Jean 'Johnny' Hugel, the visionary pioneer who championed the renaissance of Alsace's late-harvest wines and drafted the strict laws governing Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles in 1984. Historically labeled as 'Tokay Pinot Gris' before international agreements restricted the name, this wine represents the pinnacle of botrytized Pinot Gris. Sourced from the family's finest clay-limestone parcels, the grapes undergo meticulous hand-selection to capture the essence of noble rot. The resulting wine is incredibly opulent, marrying luscious sweetness with vibrant acidity, offering complex aromas of dried apricots, honey, smoky spice, and beeswax.
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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.