Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 1999 / 750ml | ≈ $97.56Original €87.50≈ £73.04 | boutique.hugel.com ↗ |
2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.1%
Residual Sugar 200 g/L
Calories (estimated) 205 kcal / glass
150ml glass205 kcal
750ml bottle1025 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Drinking Window 15–30 years of cellaring from the producer tasting note dated 27 May 2007
Classification Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN)
Region Alsace
Soil Sporen: lias clay-marl, Surface-decalcified and rich in phosphoric acid; pflostig: chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 9 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 5 Nov 2001
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Grand Cru Sporen and selected plots in the Pflostig vineyard
Vine Age 25
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 6°C · 43°F
Production Details Over-ripe, shrivelled berries were selected individually. Harvest material had potential alcohol recorded as 21°9. After pressing, the must settled for several hours, fermented at 18–24°C, was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring before bottling, and then received extensive cellar bottle ageing before release.
Tasting Notes Serge Dubs tasting note dated 27 May 2007: deep copper-tinged gold; blood orange, citron, liquorice, acacia blossom, honeyed botrytis and royal jelly; velvety, suave palate with balancing acidity and a very long finish.
Food Pairing Drink alone, or pair with foie-gras terrine, almond cakes or honey-based desserts.
1999 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 9.6%
Residual Sugar 153 g/L
Calories (estimated) 170 kcal / glass
150ml glass170 kcal
750ml bottle850 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Classification Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN)
Region Alsace
Soil Sporen: lias clay-marl, Surface-decalcified and rich in phosphoric acid; pflostig: chalky soil
Harvest Dates 9 Nov 1999
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Grand Cru Sporen and selected plots in the Pflostig vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Production Details Over-ripe, shrivelled berries were selected individually. Harvest material had potential alcohol recorded as 18°6. The must settled for several hours, fermented at 18–24°C, was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring and extensively bottle-aged before release.
Tasting Notes Serge Dubs tasting note dated 18 September 2005: concentrated golden color with copper reflections; currants, sultanas, honey, carob, acacia, frangipani, liquorice, peony and rose; fleshy, mellow and lively.
Food Pairing Drink alone, or pair with foie gras, Roquefort, Stilton, fruit tarts or cake.
Sources: m.hugel.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
1998 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 99 g/L
Calories (estimated) 165 kcal / glass
150ml glass165 kcal
750ml bottle825 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Drinking Window A further 15–20 years from the producer tasting note dated 18 February 2002
Classification Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN)
Region Alsace
Soil Sporen: lias clay-marl, Surface-decalcified and rich in phosphoric acid; pflostig: chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 9 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 14 Oct 1998
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Grand Cru Sporen and selected plots in the Pflostig vineyard
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Production Details Over-ripe, shrivelled berries were selected individually. Harvest material had potential alcohol recorded as 18°3. The must settled for several hours, fermented at 18–24°C, was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring and extensively bottle-aged before release.
Tasting Notes Serge Dubs tasting note dated 18 February 2002: deep yellow-gold; apricot, date, fig, grape, hazelnut, honey, liquorice, quince and toffee; soft, unctuous and sweet with an exceptionally long finish.
Food Pairing Foie gras, either pan-fried or roasted; also suitable alone or with blue cheese.
Sources: m.hugel.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
1996 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.15%
Residual Sugar 174 g/L
Calories (estimated) 195 kcal / glass
150ml glass195 kcal
750ml bottle975 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Drinking Window A further 5–10 years from the producer tasting note dated 1 June 2001
Classification Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN)
Region Alsace
Soil Sporen: lias clay-marl, Surface-decalcified and rich in phosphoric acid; pflostig: chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 9 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 1 Nov 1996
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Grand Cru Sporen and selected plots in the Pflostig vineyard
Vine Age 30
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Production Details Over-ripe, shrivelled berries were selected individually. Harvest material had potential alcohol recorded as 21°4. The must settled for several hours, fermented at 18–24°C, was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring and extensively bottle-aged before release. The vintage discussion says many wines underwent malolactic fermentation but does not establish that this wine did, so no wine-specific malolactic claim is made.
Tasting Notes Serge Dubs tasting note dated 1 June 2001: concentrated yellow-gold to ochre; candied exotic fruit, guava, orange peel, tangerine, kumquat, fig, date, sultana and honey; silky, liqueur-like and lively.
Food Pairing Drink alone, or pair with fruit tarts featuring mirabelle, date, fig or frangipane.
Sources: m.hugel.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
1990 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 66 g/L
Calories (estimated) 155 kcal / glass
150ml glass155 kcal
750ml bottle775 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Drinking Window Drink from the producer tasting-note date or keep for 10–15 years from 14 June 1997
Classification Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN)
Region Alsace
Soil Sporen: lias clay-marl, Surface-decalcified and rich in phosphoric acid; pflostig: chalky soil
Vineyard Yield 18 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 26 Oct 1990
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Grand Cru Sporen and selected plots in the Pflostig vineyard
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Production Details Over-ripe, shrivelled berries were selected individually. Harvest material had potential alcohol recorded as 17°6. The must settled for several hours, fermented at 18–24°C, was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring and extensively bottle-aged before release.
Tasting Notes Serge Dubs tasting note dated 14 June 1997: bright golden-yellow to ochre; currants, honey, quince, candied fruit, fig and apricot; soft, sweet, fleshy and concentrated with a very long finish.
Food Pairing Foie gras or pan-fried goose liver; fruit tarts including mirabelle, strawberry, quince or apple; apple pie or frangipane; also suitable alone.
Sources: m.hugel.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
1989 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Residual Sugar 135 g/L
Calories (estimated) 195 kcal / glass
150ml glass195 kcal
750ml bottle975 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Classification Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN)
Region Alsace
Soil Sporen: lias clay-marl, Surface-decalcified and rich in phosphoric acid; pflostig: chalky soil
Harvest Dates 24 Oct 1989
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Grand Cru Sporen and selected plots in the Pflostig vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats
Pressing Method Grapes Carried In Small Tubs; Presses Filled By Gravity Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Over-ripe, shrivelled berries were selected individually. Harvest material had potential alcohol recorded as 21°7. The must settled for several hours, fermented at 18–24°C, was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring and extensively bottle-aged before release.
Tasting Notes Serge Dubs tasting note dated 3 September 1996: deep golden orange-yellow; honey, quince, spices and flowers; unctuous, delicately sweet, caressing and liqueur-like.
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