2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.95%
Residual Sugar 16 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 4.36 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer100%
Drinking Window 2013-2020+
Classification Grand Cru Sporen
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru sporen - lias clay-marl, Decalcified on surface, Exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid
Vineyard Yield 45 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 2009 vintage - fabulous year with record levels of ripeness. Rich and harmonious vintage marking an emotional year for the Hugel family.
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Temperature Controlled Barrels, Temperature Controlled Vats
Pressing Method Gravity Fill, Small Tubs
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes harvested from the oldest plots of the Hugel estate in the heart of the Grand Cru Sporen. Small tubs transported to presses filled by gravity without pumping. Must decanted for a few hours after pressing, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Racked once before natural clarification during winter. Lightly filtered before bottling in spring. Bottles aged extensively in cellars before release.
Tartaric Acid 4.36 g/L
Tasting Notes Deep, youthful color; acacia honey, may blossom, mango, tangerine, rose, brioche, baked apple and cinnamon; juicy, fleshy, silky, supple, refined and elegant.
Food Pairing Aperitif; duck foie-gras terrine; game; gently spiced curry, turmeric or tandoori dishes; fruit tarts; cakes; blue-veined cheeses.
2008 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 14.7 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.48 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer100%
Drinking Window 2011-2023+
Classification Grand Cru Sporen
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru sporen - lias clay-marl, Decalcified on surface, Exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid
Vineyard Yield 45 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
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Temperature Controlled Barrels, Temperature Controlled Vats
Pressing Method Gravity Fill, Small Tubs
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes harvested from the oldest plots of the Hugel estate in the heart of the Grand Cru Sporen. Small tubs transported to presses filled by gravity without pumping. Must decanted for a few hours after pressing, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Racked once before natural clarification during winter. Lightly filtered before bottling in spring. Bottles aged extensively in cellars before release. Wine may show small sediment of tartrates.
Tartaric Acid 5.48 g/L
Tasting Notes Pistachio-green and straw-yellow color; currant, blossom honey, cinnamon, gentle spices, mango, apricot, fresh almond, jasmine, white rose and freesia; soft, silky, supple, opulent, fresh and balanced.
Food Pairing Aperitif; duck foie-gras terrine; game; fruit tarts; gently spiced curry, turmeric or tandoori dishes.
Critics Ratings 91
Sources: m.hugel.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 15.5 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.36 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer100%
Drinking Window 2009-2017+
Classification Grand Cru Sporen
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru sporen - lias clay-marl, Decalcified on surface, Exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid
Vineyard Yield 45 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 30
Fermentation Vessels Temperature Controlled Barrels, Temperature Controlled Vats
Pressing Method Gravity Fill, Small Tubs
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes harvested from the oldest plots of the Hugel estate in the heart of the Grand Cru Sporen. Sporen vineyard harvested at over 14% potential ripeness. Small tubs transported to presses filled by gravity without pumping. Must decanted for a few hours after pressing, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Racked once before natural clarification during winter. Lightly filtered before bottling in spring. Bottles aged extensively in cellars before release.
Tartaric Acid 5.36 g/L
Tasting Notes Deep, youthful greenish-yellow color; saffron, cardamom, bourbon vanilla, liquorice, rose petal, jasmine, acacia, almond and orange blossom; rich, ripe, opulent and full-bodied with a persistent tannic backbone.
Food Pairing Spicy Chinese, Indian or Moroccan fish and meat dishes; veal; game birds; sweet-and-sour sauce; soy marinades; sukiyaki; strong cheeses including Munster and Maroilles.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 15.9 g/L
pH 3.6
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer 100%
Drinking Window From 6 February 2009: drinkable then, with another 5–8 years of maturation anticipated.
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru sporen: lias clay-marl, Decalcified at the surface and exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid.
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates The 2006 estate harvest began on 27 September; the page does not identify this wine’s exact picking date.
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention.
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Production Details After pressing, the must settled for several hours and fermented at 18–24°C in temperature-controlled barrels or vats. The wine was racked once before natural winter clarification, lightly filtered before spring bottling, and then bottle-aged in Hugel’s cellars until release.
Tartaric Acid 5.0 g/L
Tasting Notes Pale gold; saffron, cardamom, bourbon vanilla, liquorice, orange blossom, rose petal, lychee, passion fruit and fresh pineapple; essentially dry, full, rich, ripe and vinous with a tannic backbone, depth and personality.
Food Pairing Orientally spiced dishes; Indian, Chinese and Moroccan fish or meat dishes; strong cheeses including Munster and Maroilles.
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2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.1%
Residual Sugar 13.8 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 4.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer100%
Drinking Window 2010-2020+
Classification Grand Cru Sporen
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru sporen - lias clay-marl, Decalcified on surface, Exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid
Vineyard Yield 40 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
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Temperature Controlled Barrels, Temperature Controlled Vats
Pressing Method Gravity Fill, Small Tubs
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes harvested from the oldest plots of the Hugel estate in the heart of the Grand Cru Sporen. Small tubs transported to presses filled by gravity without pumping. Must decanted for a few hours after pressing, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Racked once before natural clarification during winter. Lightly filtered before bottling in spring. Bottles aged extensively in cellars before release.
Tartaric Acid 4.9 g/L
Tasting Notes Youthful color with green reflections; mango, lychee, passion fruit, papaya, rose, rosehip, hawthorn, almond blossom and oriental scents; tender, suave and velvety, with aromatic power, harmony and a fresh, youthful finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; between meals; fish or meat with strongly flavored or spicy sauces; foie gras.
2000 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer 100%
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru sporen: lias clay-marl, Decalcified at the surface and exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid.
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention.
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Production Details After pressing, the must settled for several hours and fermented at 18–24°C in temperature-controlled barrels or vats. The wine was racked once before natural winter clarification, lightly filtered before spring bottling, and bottle-aged in Hugel’s cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Intense, deep and youthful color; fruit, flowers and oriental spices; opulent, silky and velvety, with a persistent finish, aromatic richness and a dry impression.
Food Pairing Foie gras; richly flavored or spicy Chinese, Thai and Indonesian dishes.
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1995 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer 100%
Drinking Window As of 11 May 1997: drink then or keep another 3–4 years.
Region Alsace
Soil Grand cru sporen: lias clay-marl, Decalcified at the surface and exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid.
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Harvest Dates The 1995 Hugel estate harvest began on 5 October and ended on 26 October; the sheet does not give this cuvée’s exact picking date.
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention.
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details After pressing, the must settled for several hours and fermented at 18–24°C in temperature-controlled barrels or vats. The wine was racked once before natural winter clarification, lightly filtered before spring bottling, and bottle-aged in Hugel’s cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Slightly golden straw-yellow; ripe grapes, candied quince and pear, acacia honey, cinnamon and rosewater; opulent, rich, rounded and full, with balanced acidity and an extremely long finish.
Food Pairing White meats; fish in sauce; spicy Chinese, Thai or Indonesian dishes; curry, saffron and fresh coriander.
Sources: m.hugel.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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