2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.35%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.42 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2012-2022+
Classification Grand Cru Pflostig
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru pflostig - chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2009 vintage - exceptional year with very ripe grapes rich in coloring matter and noble tannins
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrique
Pressing Method Destemming With Maceration
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes harvested from the best plots of the Hugel estate in the chalky Pflostig Grand Cru vineyard. Grapes destemmed and macerated for about 2 weeks, with manual immersion of the cap (pigeage) for optimal extraction. Matured for almost 10 months in small oak barriques, which are partially renewed each year. Bottled with DIAM cork.
Tartaric Acid 5.42 g/L
Tasting Notes Candied soft fruit, blackcurrant liqueur, bramble, raspberry, blueberry, vanilla, toast, woodland, summer truffle, minerality and elegant oak; concentrated, rich and round, with very ripe tannins.
Food Pairing Red meat, rib of beef, leg of lamb, venison, braised beef and marinated pork cheeks.
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6.11 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2010-2020+
Classification Grand Cru Pflostig
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru pflostig - chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2008 vintage - grapes ripened slowly but fully, perfectly healthy with excellent acidity. Late October harvest with historically high sugar and acidity levels.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrique
Pressing Method Destemming With Maceration
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Heart of the wine from a vineyard planted in 1966 in the family estate in the Pflostig slope, with average yield under 40 hl/ha. Grapes destemmed and macerated for about 2 weeks, with manual immersion of the cap (pigeage) for optimal extraction. Matured for almost 10 months in small oak barriques, which are partially renewed each year. Bottled with DIAM cork.
Tartaric Acid 6.11 g/L
Tasting Notes Garnet red; red berries, redcurrant, raspberry, cherry, underwood, white pepper, nutmeg and chanterelle; direct attack, evident tannins, good weight and structure.
Food Pairing Red or white meat, rib of beef, veal, rack of lamb, roast guinea fowl, grilled foods, and grilled or smoked fish.
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 0.3 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.91 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2010-2015+
Classification Grand Cru Pflostig
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru pflostig - chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2007 vintage - benchmark year with longest period of maturation in 25 years. Perfectly ripe and healthy grapes.
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrique
Pressing Method Destemming With Maceration
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Heart of the wine from a vineyard planted in 1966 in the family estate in the Pflostig slope, with average yield under 40 hl/ha. Pflostig vineyards harvested at close to 13% potential. Grapes destemmed and macerated for about 2 weeks, with manual immersion of the cap (pigeage) for optimal extraction. Matured for almost 10 months in small oak barriques, which are partially renewed each year. Bottled with DIAM cork.
Tartaric Acid 5.91 g/L
Tasting Notes Garnet; bilberry, raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, woodland and pepper; soft, supple and balanced, with a structured tannic framework.
Food Pairing Beef, veal, lamb and poultry.
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.7%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
pH 3.57
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir 100%
Drinking Window Immediately and within three years of the producer tasting note dated 15 April 2010.
Classification AOC Alsace
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates The 2006 harvest began on 27 September.
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 30
Production Details The core Pflostig parcel was acquired in 1985 and planted in 1966. The producer describes yields around 35 hL/ha and grape potential alcohol above 12.5%. Grapes were destemmed and macerated for about two weeks with manual pigeage. Maturation followed malolactic fermentation and lasted nearly ten months in partially renewed barriques. The serving recommendation is 16°C or 18°C.
Tartaric Acid 5.7 g/L
Tasting Notes Bright red with sour-cherry and redcurrant tones; raspberry, cherry, underwood, vanilla and smoke; supple and harmonious, with moderate body and an elegant tannic structure.
Food Pairing Veal, poultry, beef, roast or braised lamb; suitable throughout a meal for guests who do not drink white wine.
2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.05%
Residual Sugar 0.1 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2008-2018+
Classification Grand Cru Pflostig
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru pflostig - chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2005 vintage - great vintage with superb vineyard conditions throughout the season. Indian Summer at harvest end enabled late picking under optimum conditions. Healthy grapes with excellent acidity.
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrique
Pressing Method Destemming With Maceration
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Heart of the wine from a vineyard planted in 1966 in the family estate in the Pflostig slope, with average yield under 40 hl/ha. Grapes destemmed and macerated for about 2 weeks, with manual immersion of the cap (pigeage) for optimal extraction. Matured for almost 10 months in small oak barriques, which are partially renewed each year. Bottled with DIAM cork.
Tartaric Acid 5.8 g/L
2004 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir 100%
Drinking Window Expected to gain complexity over three to five years from the producer tasting note dated 29 July 2006.
Classification AOC Alsace
Region Alsace
Estate Grown Yes
Production Details The heart of the wine came from a family-estate Pflostig vineyard planted in 1966; the producer describes average yield below 40 hL/ha and grape potential alcohol above 12%. Grapes were destemmed and macerated for about two weeks with manual pigeage, then matured for almost ten months in small, partially renewed oak barriques.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet-ruby; red and black cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant and Virginia tobacco; full-bodied and structured, with elegant tannins and supple, velvety texture.
Food Pairing Duck, lamb, steak and rabbit.
2003 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir 100%
Classification AOC Alsace
Region Alsace
Estate Grown Yes
Production Details The heart of the ordinary Pinot Noir Jubilee 2003 came from a family-estate Pflostig vineyard planted in 1966; the producer describes average yield below 40 hL/ha and grape potential alcohol above 12%. Grapes were destemmed and macerated for about two weeks with manual pigeage, then matured for almost ten months in small, partially renewed oak barriques.
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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