2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 0.4 g/L
pH 3.35
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat Ottonel, Muscat Petit Grains
Muscat Ottonel60%
Muscat Petit Grains40%
Drinking Window 2012-2014
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 65 hL/ha
Harvest Dates September 24, 2012
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 20
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Vat, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed Presses With Skin Contact
Maceration 1 days
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Wine partly composed of 2 young estate plots, including one on the Schoenenbourg planted with Muscat d'Alsace. Harvested exclusively by hand from very beginning of harvest to ensure sound grapes and good natural acidity levels. Grapes destemmed into presses and left to macerate until next morning. After pressing, must decanted for few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Wine racked once before natural clarification during winter. Following spring, lightly filtered before bottling, then aged in cellars before release. Skin contact applied in 2012.
Tartaric Acid 4.9 g/L
Tasting Notes Brilliant pale green; youthful; floral and fruit-driven Muscat bouquet; fresh, discreetly aromatic and perfumed; dry, clean and refreshing, with fresh-grape flavors and an aromatic finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; goat's- or ewe's-milk cheeses; asparagus; marinated herring or mackerel; smoked fish; shellfish; flavorful or spicy dishes.
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.2%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.98 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat Ottonel, Muscat Petit Grains
Muscat Ottonel60%
Muscat Petit Grains40%
Drinking Window 2010-2012
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 55 hL/ha
Harvest Dates September 27 - October 26, 2010
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Vat, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed Presses With Skin Contact
Maceration 1 days
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Wine partly composed of 2 young estate plots, including one on the Schoenenbourg planted with Muscat d'Alsace. Harvested exclusively by hand from very beginning of harvest to ensure sound grapes and good natural acidity levels. Grapes destemmed into presses and left to macerate until next morning. After pressing, must decanted for few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Wine racked once before natural clarification during winter. Following spring, lightly filtered before bottling, then aged in cellars before release. Skin contact applied in 2010.
Tartaric Acid 5.98 g/L
Tasting Notes Brilliant pale green; lively and youthful; subtle, floral and fruit-driven Muscat bouquet; dry, clean and refreshing, with fresh-grape flavors and an aromatic finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; goat's- or ewe's-milk cheeses; asparagus; marinated herring or mackerel; smoked fish; shellfish; flavorful or spicy dishes.
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.15%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 4.56 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat Ottonel, Muscat Petit Grains
Muscat Ottonel60%
Muscat Petit Grains40%
Drinking Window 2009-2011
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 55 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2009
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Vat, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gravity-Filled Presses
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Wine partly composed of 2 young estate plots, including one on the Schoenenbourg planted with Muscat d'Alsace. Harvested exclusively by hand from very beginning of harvest to ensure sound grapes and good natural acidity levels. Grapes taken in small tubs to presses, filled by gravity, without pumping or mechanical intervention. After pressing, must decanted for few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Wine racked once before natural clarification during winter. Following spring, lightly filtered before bottling, then aged in cellars before release. No skin contact applied in 2009.
Tartaric Acid 4.56 g/L
Tasting Notes Brilliant pale green; fresh and lively; subtly muscatel, crisply fruity and floral; mouth-filling fresh-grape flavors; dry, refreshing and exuberantly aromatic on the finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; goat's- or ewe's-milk cheeses; asparagus; marinated herring or mackerel; strongly flavored or spicy dishes.
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.2%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 6.31 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Muscat Ottonel, Muscat Blanc Petit Grains
Muscat Ottonel60%
Muscat Blanc Petit Grains40%
Drinking Window 2008-2010
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 65 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2008
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Vat, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gentle Slow Pressing With Skin Contact
Maceration 0.5 days
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Wine partly composed of 2 young estate plots, including one on the Schoenenbourg planted with Muscat d'Alsace. Harvested exclusively by hand from very beginning of harvest to ensure sound grapes and good natural acidity levels. 12 hours skin contact applied on Muscat in 2008. After very gentle and slow pressing, must decanted for few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Wine racked once before natural clarification during winter. Following spring, lightly filtered before bottling, then aged in cellars before release.
Tartaric Acid 6.31 g/L
Tasting Notes Fresh, young and lively; aromatic and floral, with a distinct Muscat perfume; dry, light, crisp and refreshing, with bright acidity and fresh-grape character.
Food Pairing Aperitif; goat's cheese; strongly flavored or spicy dishes.
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Muscat Ottonel, Muscat A Petits Grains
Muscat Ottonel60%
Muscat A Petits Grains40%
Drinking Window Within two years of the tasting note dated 5 October 2008, approximately through October 2010.
Classification AOC Alsace
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 65 hL/ha
Vine Age 25
Pressing Method Very Gentle And Slow Pressing After 12 Hours Of Skin Contact.
Maceration 0.5 days
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Production Details Harvested exclusively by hand from the beginning of harvest. Following 12 hours of skin contact and gentle pressing, the must settled for a few hours and fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18–24°C. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally over winter, lightly filtered before spring bottling and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Bright, crystal-clear pale green; fresh and lively; aromatic, fruit-driven and muscatel; spring-blossom scents; dry with ripe acidity and an aromatic, perfumed finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; goat's cheese; marinated herring or mackerel; full-flavored or spicy dishes.
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2005 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Within two years of the tasting note dated 16 June 2006, approximately through June 2008.
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 65 hL/ha
Vine Age 20
Pressing Method Very Gentle And Slow Pressing After 12 Hours Of Skin Contact.
Maceration 0.5 days
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Production Details Harvested exclusively by hand from the beginning of harvest. Following 12 hours of skin contact and gentle pressing, the must settled for a few hours and fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18–24°C. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally over winter, lightly filtered before spring bottling and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Youthful, fresh and lively; open, generous, fruity and aromatic bouquet; fresh Muscat-grape character; refreshingly dry and easy-drinking, with a perfumed, muscatel finish.
Food Pairing Asparagus; herring; marinated mackerel; fresh or mature goat's cheese.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Rue de la Première Armée, 68340 Riquewihr, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 47 92 15
Email
Owner
Hugel Family (12th-13th generation)
Cellarmaster
Marc Hugel