Tokay Pinot Gris Jubilee
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, as it develops profound tertiary complexity with age.
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Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, foie gras
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Crafted by the historic Famille Hugel in Riquewihr, the 'Tokay Pinot Gris Jubilee' represents a magnificent chapter in Alsace winemaking. Historically, the grape was known locally as Tokay Pinot Gris, a nod to ancient legends suggesting the vine was brought back from Hungary by General Lazare de Schwendi in the 16th century. The 'Jubilee' cuvée was originally created to celebrate the family's 350th anniversary in 1989, sourced from their finest, oldest estate vineyards—most notably the clay-marl soils of the Grand Cru Sporen. Vinified in historic, century-old oak foudres, this wine showcases a rich, opulent style balanced by a deep, mineral backbone, capturing the essence of Riquewihr's exceptional terroir before the 'Tokay' prefix was phased out due to European regulations.
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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.