Riesling Schoelhammer
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, as it possesses extraordinary aging potential.
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Pan-seared sea bass, roasted poultry with wild mushrooms, mature goat cheese
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Famille Hugel's Riesling Schoelhammer is a monument to Alsatian winemaking, sourced from a historic 0.63-hectare plot in the heart of the famous Schoenenbourg Grand Cru vineyard in Riquewihr. First released with the 2007 vintage, this single-vineyard masterpiece represents the absolute pinnacle of Hugel's Riesling production. The Schoelhammer plot, planted on steep, south-facing slopes, features a unique terroir of triassic Keuper marl, dolomite, and gypsum, which imparts an intense, crystalline minerality and profound structural depth to the wine. Hugel's traditional winemaking philosophy shines here: the grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented in ancient, century-old oak foudres using native yeasts. The wine is then aged extensively on its fine lees and held in the family's historic cellars for several years before release, ensuring it reaches the market with exceptional complexity, vibrant acidity, and a signature petrol-tinged, stony elegance.
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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.