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 10 to 50 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs50 yrs52 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
- Foie gras au torchon Honeyed unctuousness pairs with the duck-liver classic.More wines for foie gras →
- Roquefort Sweet wine balances the salty blue.More wines for blue cheese →
- Tarte Tatin Caramelised apple meets the wine's candied stone-fruit register.More wines for fruit tarts →
With cheese
How to serve Hugel Selection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Foie gras au torchon, Roquefort, Tarte Tatin. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Hugel led the modern revival of Selection de Grains Nobles, lobbying for the 1984 Alsace AOC reform that codified the category, and has bottled SGN Gewurztraminer only in noble-rot vintages.
- 1976Hugel revives botrytised Gewurztraminer at SGN level
- 1984SGN codified in Alsace AOC decree thanks to Hugel-led reform
- 1989Benchmark SGN vintage acclaimed by international critics
Facts
- Producer
- Famille Hugel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC Selection de Grains Nobles
- Oak
- Old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 180 to 320 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1976
Frequently asked about Hugel Selection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer
What does Hugel Selection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. Botrytised Gewurztraminer at near-Sauternes ripeness, made only in noble-rot vintages. Saffron honey, candied rose and an apricot-jam palate.
When should I drink Hugel Selection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer?
Drink 10-50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hugel Selection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer?
Foie gras au torchon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roquefort and Tarte Tatin. Honeyed unctuousness pairs with the duck-liver classic.
What grapes are in Hugel Selection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer?
The blend is Gewurztraminer (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC Selection de Grains Nobles.
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