The first tracks of the Hugel Family are traced back to the 15th century. Two centuries later, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riquewihr which was devastated by the Thirty Years War. In 1639, as a free citizen, he took the reins of the strong Corporation of Winegrowers. In 1672, his son built a wonderful winery in Rue des Cordiers. The family crest was carved above the door, which was the origin of the company's logo that is still used today. During 18th and 19th century, the Hugel Family gained an enviable reputation for their winegrowing skills and for the meticulous way in which they cultivated the vineyards. In 1902 Frédéric Emile Hugel left the old family property, and created new premises situated in the center of Riquewihr, that still form the heart of the company. His son, Jean, continued the vision of his father and through hard work and perseverance, proved that Alsace wines deserve a place among the finest wines of the world. His three sons, Georges, Jean και André, have strictly followed the same course, obtaining official recognition for Alsace late-harvest "Vendange Tardive" and "Selections de Grains Nobles" wines.
The next generation, consisting of 5 people coming from the 11th and the 12th generation, is faithfully following its heritage, with the noble mission to make Alsace wine the great white wine of the 21st century.
Gewürztraminer is a distinctive aromatic variety that gives delightful wines that can be enjoyed on their own. Hugel express Gewürztraminer through a drier version. The grapes are selected manually, in small tubs, from 12 vineyards with soils of clay and limestone. The presses are filled by gravity, without any pumping or other mechanical intervention. After pressing, the must is decanted for a few hours and then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. The wine is racked only once, before natural clarification during winter. The following spring, the wine is lightly filtered just before bottling. Then, the bottles are aged in the cellars until released for sale.
The colour is youthful and bright in wonderful green shades. The bouquet is intensively aromatic, fruity and floral with spicy hints of cardamom, ginger, mango, passion fruit, rose and jasmine. On the palate it is superbly elegant, harmonious, sophisticated and juicy with a finish that overflows ethereal charm.
Gewürztraminer Estate is produced from selected grapes that are from the Famille Hugel estate in Grand Cru Riquewhiρ, one of the most important and prestigious crus. A rich wine, harmonic and especially aromatic with notes of roses, passionfruit, lychee, mango, cardamom and orange blossom. The mouth is pleasant, delicious with explosive finish.
Lively, youthful lemon yellow colour with pale lime green hints. Aromas of green apple, citrus, grapefruit and lime are coming in perfect balance with the floral character of the variant. On the palate this is a fine, classic Riesling, fresh and lively, crisp and refreshing, with a nice acidity.
Its colour is bright straw yellow with pale green highlights. The bouquet is consisting of fruity and floral aromas. It is open, expressive, spontaneous with soft mineral notes and flavours of mature grapes, apples, pears, almond blossoms, honey and honeycomb. The mouth is dry and balanced with long lasting fruity aftertaste.
Produced from overripe grapes coming from the oldest vineyards of Famille Hugel in the heart of the Grand Cru Sporen. The soils consist of clay marl and is extremely rich with phosphoric acid. Deep yellow colour with golden hints. Concentrated nose with aromas of raisins, honey, as well as, citrus and tropical fruits' marmalade. Rich mouth with sweetness that is beautifully balanced by perfect acidity.
