Riesling Tradition
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 10 years from the vintage release.
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grilled freshwater fish, choucroute garnie, goat cheese
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Hugel's Riesling Tradition represents the quintessential dry Alsatian Riesling, crafted by a family whose winemaking heritage in the medieval village of Riquewihr dates back to 1639. Sourced from vineyards on the steep, clay-limestone slopes surrounding Riquewihr, this cuvée benefits from a unique microclimate sheltered by the Vosges Mountains. The grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed, with fermentation taking place in historic, century-old oak casks that preserve the pristine, mineral-driven character of the fruit without imparting oak flavors. The resulting wine is celebrated for its vibrant acidity, intense stony minerality, and elegant citrus profile, embodying the traditional standards that the Hugel family has championed for generations.
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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.