Riesling Assortment Case
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Typically ranges from 2–8 years for entry-level cuvées, and 10–25+ years for single-vineyard and late-harvest selections.
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Classic choucroute Alsacienne, pan-seared trout with lemon butter, roasted pork loin
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An assortment case from Famille Hugel represents a curated journey through the diverse expressions of Riesling, the undisputed king of Alsace grapes. Sourced from the historic, steep clay-limestone slopes surrounding the medieval village of Riquewihr—most notably the grand cru Schoenenbourg—these wines showcase Hugel's signature style of dry, mineral-driven precision. The assortment typically spans from their vibrant, fruit-forward 'Classic' range to the deeply complex, single-vineyard 'Schoelhammer' and historic late-harvest 'Vendanges Tardives' cuvées. Passed down through twelve generations, Hugel's winemaking philosophy relies on minimal intervention and aging in neutral, century-old oak casks, allowing the crystalline purity, petrol-tinged minerality, and electric acidity of Alsatian Riesling to shine brilliantly.
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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.