Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2010 / 750ml | ≈ $111.25Original €99.00≈ £83.63 | boutique.hugel.com ↗ |
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.05%
Residual Sugar 117 g/L
pH 3.62
Calories (estimated) 170 kcal / glass
150ml glass170 kcal
750ml bottle850 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer 100%
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 7 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 19 October 2010
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Oldest Domaine Hugel parcels in the heart of Grand Cru Sporen; Hugel states that it farms the majority of the original 4.84-hectare site.
Vine Age 36
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled foudres or vats at 18–24°C
Pressing Method Grapes Were Carried In Small Containers To Presses Filled By Gravity, Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Handling; Pressing Was Very Slow.
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Must potential alcohol was 19°; this is a grape/must measurement, not finished-wine alcohol. After fermentation the wine was racked once, clarified naturally over winter, lightly coarse-filtered before bottling the following spring, and bottle-aged in the estate cellars until release.
Tartaric Acid 6.18 g/L
Tasting Notes Pale crystalline gold; tropical fruit, mango, papaya and candied orange zest; botrytis richness; fresh, saline and unctuous palate with a long, mouth-watering finish.
2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.2%
Residual Sugar 159 g/L
pH 4.05
Calories (estimated) 190 kcal / glass
150ml glass190 kcal
750ml bottle950 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer 100%
Drinking Window Producer sheet: drink now or cellar for 10–20 years
Region Alsace
Soil Lias clay-marl, Decalcified at the surface and exceptionally rich in phosphoric acid
Vineyard Yield 8 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 17 October 2005
Estate Grown Yes
Sites A selection of the oldest Domaine Hugel parcels in the heart of Grand Cru Sporen
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18–24°C
Pressing Method Grapes Were Transported In Small Tubs To Presses Filled By Gravity, Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention.
Botrytis Affected Yes
Serving Temperature 6°C · 43°F
Production Details Must potential alcohol was 23°; this is not finished-wine alcohol. The finished-wine sheet also lists 'Acidity 5.3 g/L' without identifying its reference-acid basis, so it is retained here rather than entered as total or tartaric acidity. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally over winter, lightly filtered before spring bottling, and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Deep yellow-gold; rich, viscous and unctuous; honeyed currant, papaya, mango, kumquat, apricot and baked apple with gentle spice; full, sweet and richly flavoured.
Food Pairing Foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-tart desserts, or pan-fried foie gras with russet apple
Sources: m.hugel.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.55%
Residual Sugar 146 g/L
pH 4.19
Calories (estimated) 185 kcal / glass
150ml glass185 kcal
750ml bottle925 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer 100%
Drinking Window Producer sheet: drink now or cellar for 10–20 years
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 7 hL/ha
Harvest Dates 29 and 30 October 2001
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Oldest Domaine Hugel parcels in the heart of Grand Cru Sporen; Hugel states that it farms the majority of the original 4.84-hectare site.
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled foudres or vats at 18–24°C
Pressing Method Grapes Were Carried In Small Containers To Presses Filled By Gravity, Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Handling; Pressing Was Very Slow.
Botrytis Affected Yes
Serving Temperature 6°C · 43°F
Production Details Must potential alcohol was 22.5°; this is not finished-wine alcohol. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally over winter, lightly coarse-filtered before bottling the following spring, and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tartaric Acid 6.1 g/L
Tasting Notes Dense yellow-gold with orange-copper tones; candied currant, date, fig, dried banana, papaya, mango, kumquat, citron, apricot, baked apple, soft caramel, liquorice and saffron; sweet, harmonious and elegant with balancing acidity.
Food Pairing Foie gras, blue cheeses, desserts and fruit, apple or pear tarts, or pan-fried goose liver with reinette apples
Critics Ratings 94/100
Sources: cdn.vin.co ↗ · 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