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Alsace : a climate blessed by the gods

Thanks to its privileged geographical situation, Alsace is the driest wine region in France. Its micro-climate is caused by the distance which separates it from maritime influences, and by read more...the protection of the Vosges mountains.
This climate enables the grapes to ripen slowly to full maturity, giving the wine great finesse of aroma and unequalled intensity.

A mosaic of soils

Because of its complex geology, Alsace has an infinite multitude of combined soil types. Centuries of experience have taught the winegrowers how best to match each vine variety to each type of soil.

Riquewihr : the most noble wines of all the country

From the Middle Ages, Riquewihr was renowned for "the most noble wines of all the country". The Hugel family’s vineyard estates cover more than 25 hectares, exclusively in Riquewihr, and almost half of which are in the Grand Cru zone. No use of fertiliser, low yields, vines averaging thirty years of age, thinning out of excess bunches, and picking always by hand, are all factors which contribute to rigorously high levels of quality.

The finest vineyards of the region

In addition to its own estates, the Hugel family purchases grapes and grapes alone, from growers under long-term contract, farming more than 100 hectares. Thanks to the skill of their growers, a dozen of the best villages of Alsace thereby contribute to the quality of "Hugel" wines.
Their grapes are also always picked by hand, and according to a pre-arranged timetable.    (hide)

Richard Learmonth reviewed Hugel et Fils Gentil Gewurztraminer Blend 2007:

October 2009

Richard Learmonth

Versatile and friendly wine. Ripe rockmelon gives way to sweet apples and hints of stonefruit. Nice cleansing acidity, fresh and very pleasant.

Hugel et Fils Gentil Gewurztraminer Blend 2007

Starting at $15^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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lifestylewunderkind reviewed Hugel Pinot Blanc France Alsace Dry 2005:

October 2009

lifestylewunderkind

As expected, the wine shows a few signs of ageing: It has a beautifully mellow, ... of this marvellous 2005 Hugel than on a few bottles of the cheap plonk. If you like fresh pinot noirs with raffinesse, you should really...

Hugel Pinot Blanc France Alsace Dry 2005

Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Alsace Riesling

October 2009

dmcker

I have a couple of German friends who would, by reflex, tend to disagree with ... to that varietal via Hugel, but now automatically reach for the Trimbach. So much dryer, more restrained (yet with complex depths) than...

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dmcker wrote in the forum topic: New member from the beautiful Anderson Valley

September 2009

dmcker

Cigarman, look for Gewurtztraminer from Alsace in France. Many people think ... the last 20 years or more. Hugel and Trimbach are well known labels

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chrish reviewed Hugel et Fils Gentil 2007:

September 2009

chrish

Alsatian blend. Flavors of apples, pears, and lime. Dry and minerally.

Hugel et Fils Gentil 2007

Starting at $9^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Hugel reviewed Hugel et Fils Gewurztraminer Hugel 2007:

August 2009

Hugel

nice wine

Hugel et Fils Gewurztraminer Hugel 2007

Starting at $20^.89 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Me Want Wine reviewed Hugel Gentil 2006:

August 2009

Me Want Wine

Straw gold color. Lots of mineral and stone fruits on the nose, peach and apricot. Mild acidity, dry.

Hugel Gentil 2006

Starting at $12^.48 Snoothrank: 3/5

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penguinoid reviewed Hugel Gentil 2006:

August 2009

penguinoid

Beautifully balanced, with fresh summer flowers and peaches on the nose, with smoky flinty minerals emerging. Taste initially of peaches and quite fresh and floral, with almost smoky minerally acid coming just afterwards.

Hugel Gentil 2006

Starting at $12^.48 Snoothrank: 3/5

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phugonVIN reviewed Gewurztraminer-Hugel 2007:

August 2009

phugonVIN

Grand Prix 2010, des lecteurs du guide Bettane Desseauve

Gewurztraminer-Hugel 2007

Starting at $18^.01 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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lrezendez reviewed Hugel Tokay Pinot Gris 'Hugel' Selection de Grains Nobles 1989:

August 2009

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Hugel Tokay Pinot Gris 'Hugel' Selection de Grains Nobles 1989

Starting at $175^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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