Pinot Gris Classic
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Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from vintage release.
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Roasted pork loin, wild mushroom risotto, terrines and pâtés
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Famille Hugel's Pinot Gris Classic is a superb expression of a grape with a colorful history in Alsace. Locally, legend attributes the introduction of this variety to Baron Lazare de Schwendi, who supposedly brought vines back from the Hungarian town of Tokaj after his campaigns in the 16th century, leading to its historical, though now forbidden, moniker Tokay d'Alsace. Today, we know it is a color mutation of Pinot Noir originating from Burgundy. Hugel's Classic range showcases the pure, unadorned character of the grape, sourced from clay and limestone vineyards around Riquewihr. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged in the family's historic, large oak foudres, resulting in a Pinot Gris that strikes a perfect balance between rich, smoky complexity and vibrant, refreshing acidity. It represents the quintessential dry-yet-fleshy style that has made Alsatian Pinot Gris a favorite of sommeliers worldwide.
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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.