Hugel Pinot Noir Les Neveux by Famille Hugel

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

Coq au Riesling Pinot's red-fruit and silk pairs with creamy Alsace chicken-in-wine.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find coq au riesling on TableJourney →
Roast duck Cherry fruit and fine tannin handle the bird's dark meat.More wines for duck and goose →
Mushroom risotto Forest-floor undercurrent meets the rice and porcini.More wines for risotto →

With cheese

Cœur de Massif Our pick Alsace Pinot Noir is medium-bodied, with bright acidity and modest tannin, so it meets the supple, creamy paste of a mild pressed cheese without drying it out or covering its flavour.

How to serve Hugel Pinot Noir Les Neveux

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Coq au Riesling, Roast duck, Mushroom risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Neveux is Hugel's serious Pinot Noir, introduced from the 2017 vintage as a tribute to the cousins of the 13th-generation family. Built from old plots around Riquewihr.

2017First vintage of Les Neveux Pinot Noir released

Facts

Producer: Famille Hugel · visiting guide
Grapes: Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification: Alsace AOC
Oak: 12 months in French oak, modest new-oak share
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2017

Frequently asked about Hugel Pinot Noir Les Neveux

What does Hugel Pinot Noir Les Neveux taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Hugel's serious Pinot Noir, named for the cousins of the 13th-generation family, sourced from old plots around Riquewihr and Hunawihr. Burgundian register with Alsace lift.

When should I drink Hugel Pinot Noir Les Neveux?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Hugel Pinot Noir Les Neveux?

Coq au Riesling is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast duck and Mushroom risotto. Pinot's red-fruit and silk pairs with creamy Alsace chicken-in-wine.

What grapes are in Hugel Pinot Noir Les Neveux?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.

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