In the glass
What it pairs with
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Sole meuniere
Citrus and limestone slip alongside the brown-butter fish. -
Choucroute garnie de la mer
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Saline minerality and acid carry a seafood-version Alsace choucroute. -
Aged Comte 36 months
Crystalline aged cheese meets the wine's smoky stone register.
How to serve Hugel Schoelhammer 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. Sole meuniere, Choucroute garnie de la mer, Aged Comte 36 months. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Schoelhammer is a single 0.45 hectare parcel within Grand Cru Schoenenbourg that Hugel has bottled as a flagship since 2007. Released as an Alsace AOC because Hugel rejects the wider Schoenenbourg GC delimitation.
- 2007 — First Schoelhammer vintage bottled and released on a slow rollout
- 2014 — Schoelhammer 2007 released after seven years on lees and in bottle
Facts
- Producer
- Famille Hugel
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Large old oak foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 150 to 230 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
Frequently asked about Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling
What does Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A single 0.45 hectare parcel high on Grand Cru Schoenenbourg, declassified to Alsace AOC because Hugel disagrees with the wider GC delimitation. Hugel's flagship dry Riesling, released as a multi-decade vintage statement.
When should I drink Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling?
Sole meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Choucroute garnie de la mer and Aged Comte 36 months. Citrus and limestone slip alongside the brown-butter fish.
What grapes are in Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.