Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 77 g/L
Calories (estimated) 150 kcal / glass
150ml glass150 kcal
750ml bottle750 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris100%
Drinking Window 2003-2010
Classification Alsace AOC, Vendanges Tardives
Region Alsace
Soil Clay and chalk
Harvest Dates October 25, 2000
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Lower and heavier parts of Grand Cru Sporen vineyard (clay-rich) and chalky Pflostig plots
Fermentation Vessels 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