Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $53.52Original €48.00≈ £40.07 | boutique.hugel.com ↗ |
No 2012 RRP recorded; showing 2017 RRP.
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.46%
pH 3.46
Total Acidity 6.61 g/L
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window now-2025+
Classification Grand Cru Alsace (Grossi Laüe)
Region Alsace
Soil Muschelkalk limestone terroir
Orientation East-Facing
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 24 Sep 2012 onwards (patchy weather during part of harvest then fine sunny intervals)
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Clos du Pflostig vineyard, Pflostig slope family estate
Grape Clone Burgundian clones
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vat
Pressing Method Destemmed And Macerated With Manual Immersion Of The Cap (Pigeage)
Maceration 14 days
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Third Fill Oak100%
Oak Types oak vats
Barrel Size small oak vats
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes from Clos du Pflostig destemmed and macerated for about 2 weeks with manual immersion of the cap (pigeage) to ensure the best possible extraction. The wine is matured for almost 10 months in small oak vats, which are partially renewed each year. The whole production is closed with DIAM cork without risk of cork taint.
Tartaric Acid 6.61 g/L
Tasting Notes Bright claret red with morello-cherry garnet; raspberry, redcurrant, strawberry, morello cherry, blackcurrant, cranberry, hawthorn, rosehip jam, vanilla, wood smoke, violet and wild mushroom; harmonious, refined palate with integrated tannins and a fruity-floral finish
Food Pairing Veal tenderloin, roast pork shank, roast poultry, grilled or baked sea or freshwater fish, guinea fowl, ham and cold cuts, lamb, beef casserole, and roast chicken
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