In the glass
What it pairs with
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Tarte flambee
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Cream-and-bacon flatbread cut by Riesling's bright acid. -
Steamed bass
Crisp white fish takes the Riesling's citrus and stone register. -
Sushi
Saline acidity matches raw fish without overpowering it.
How to serve Hugel Estate Riesling
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tarte flambee, Steamed bass, Sushi. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Hugel restructured their range in 2013 into Estate, Grossi Laue and the Schoelhammer pinnacle. Estate Riesling sources entirely from the family's own holdings rather than buying in fruit.
- 2013 — Range reorganised; Estate tier introduced for family-owned fruit
Facts
- Producer
- Famille Hugel
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old foudre
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
Frequently asked about Hugel Estate Riesling
What does Hugel Estate Riesling taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Estate-only Riesling from the family's holdings in Riquewihr and Zellenberg, bottled dry and unoaked. Hugel's mid-tier Riesling.
When should I drink Hugel Estate Riesling?
Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hugel Estate Riesling?
Tarte flambee is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Steamed bass and Sushi. Cream-and-bacon flatbread cut by Riesling's bright acid.
What grapes are in Hugel Estate Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.