2025 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Blanc
Classification Alsace
Region Alsace
Soil Clay and limestone
Harvest Dates First days of harvest; exclusively hand harvested
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels/vats
Pressing Method Presses Filled By Gravity, Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes were transported in small tubs. After pressing, the must settled for several hours and fermented at 18–24°C. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring immediately before bottling, and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Light, bright appearance; delicate floral aromas; fresh palate with green apple, yellow plum and fresh hay; generous, lingering, salivating structure
Food Pairing Country buffets, seafood and white meats

2024 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Blanc
Classification Alsace
Region Alsace
Soil Clay and limestone
Harvest Dates First days of harvest; exclusively hand harvested
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels/vats
Pressing Method Presses Filled By Gravity, Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes were transported in small tubs. After pressing, the must settled for several hours and fermented at 18–24°C. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring immediately before bottling, and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Light, bright appearance; delicate floral aromas; fresh palate with green apple, yellow plum and fresh hay; generous, lingering, salivating structure
Food Pairing Country buffets, seafood and white meats

2023 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Blanc
Classification Alsace
Region Alsace
Soil Clay and limestone
Harvest Dates First days of harvest; exclusively hand harvested
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels/vats
Pressing Method Presses Filled By Gravity, Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes were transported in small tubs. After pressing, the must settled for several hours and fermented at 18–24°C. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring immediately before bottling, and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Light, bright appearance; delicate floral aromas; fresh palate with green apple, yellow plum and fresh hay; generous, lingering, salivating structure
Food Pairing Country buffets, seafood and white meats

2022 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Blanc
Classification Alsace
Region Alsace
Soil Clay and limestone
Harvest Dates First days of harvest; exclusively hand harvested
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled barrels/vats
Pressing Method Presses Filled By Gravity, Without Pumping Or Other Mechanical Intervention
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Grapes were transported in small tubs. After pressing, the must settled for several hours and fermented at 18–24°C. The wine was racked once, clarified naturally during winter, lightly filtered the following spring immediately before bottling, and bottle-aged in the producer's cellars until release.
Tasting Notes Light, bright appearance; delicate floral aromas; fresh palate with green apple, yellow plum and fresh hay; generous, lingering, salivating structure
Food Pairing Country buffets, seafood and white meats

Producer Information

Website
Address
3 Rue de la Première Armée, 68340 Riquewihr, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 47 92 15
Owner
Hugel Family (12th-13th generation)
Cellarmaster
Marc Hugel

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