Famille Hugel, ‘Gewurtztraminer Classic’ 2016

Critics:

 “Absolutely classic Gewurztraminer on the nose with floral aromas of rose, honeysuckle and jasmine. Vibrant and clean on the palate, there is good acidity to balance the exotic flavours and medium body. With 13g/l residual sugar, there is nothing sweet or sickly here – just a very fine expression of AlsaGewurz. Drink in the next 2-3 years. Drinking Window 2020 – 2023.” (AH) (2/2020)– 92 Points, DeCanter

“Smoky and beautiful with dried apricot on the nose. Full to medium body. Creamy and delicious. So spicy in the aftertaste. Really delicious. Drink now. “(7/2019) – 92 Points, James Suckling

Producer:

In the cellars, the oldest of which dates back to 1551, can be seen rows of oak wine casks, over one hundred years old, crafted by the forefathers of the present generation of Hugels now running the company. Near them is the oldest cask in the world still in use: the Sainte Caterine, which has a capacity of 8,800 litres. It was built in 1715, the year in which Louis XIV died.

The company has always maintained its family character and is determined to keep it that way. The vineyards are owned and farmed by individual members of the family whereas the company owns the buildings and machinery.