The true heart of Alsace in Riquewihr with optional wine tasting
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Tarte flambee Cream-and-bacon flatbread cut by Riesling's bright acid.More wines for pizza →Find tarte flambee on TableJourney →
- Steamed bass Crisp white fish takes the Riesling's citrus and stone register.
- Sushi Saline acidity matches raw fish without overpowering it.More wines for sushi →
With cheese
Munster
Local tradition French Wikipedia says Munster goes with Riesling, though above all with Gewurztraminer. A dry Riesling's acidity cuts the creamy paste and the pungency of the washed rind without adding sweetness.
Bargkass
Our pick Bargkass is mild and low in salt, tasting of hay and fresh grass. A dry Riesling's acidity lifts the supple, melting paste without covering its gentle summer-pasture flavour.
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.
- 2013Range reorganised; Estate tier introduced for family-owned fruit
Facts
- Producer
- Famille Hugel · visiting guide
- 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.
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