Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 56 g/L
Calories (estimated) 145 kcal / glass
150ml glass145 kcal
750ml bottle725 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris100%
Drinking Window 1999-2008
Classification Alsace AOC, Vendanges Tardives
Region Alsace
Soil Clay and chalk
Harvest Dates October 13-14, 1998
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Lower and heavier parts of Grand Cru Sporen vineyard (clay-rich) and chalky Pflostig plots
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Stainless Steel Vat
Pressing Method Gravity-Filled Presses
Botrytis Affected Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Grapes are taken in small tubs to gravity-filled presses without pumping. After pressing, must is decanted for a few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats (18-24°C). Wine is racked once, naturally clarified during winter. Following spring, lightly filtered before bottling and aged extensively in cellars before release.
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