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Winery Hugel
The winery offers 61 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace
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The Winery Hugel is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 61 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Hugel Estate is one of the oldest vineyards in Alsace, located on the Alsace Wine Route, in the mountainous region. It is one of the most prosperous wine regions in France. The estate is situated in the heart of great vineyards and charming neighboring villages such as Riquewihr. The estate is ancestral and family-run, and the Hugels have worked there since 1639. The Hugels are recognized for the quality and excellence of their wines. They produce red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines with varietals typical of the region. Their wines are established as high-quality wines from the Alsace region. Their most sought-after vintages are Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. The vineyard is about 23 hectares of vines, exposed to the best possible natural climatic conditions. Each year, about 1.5 million bottles are produced from this vineyard. The vineyard offers tours and tastings to its guests. At Hugel Estate, tourists can stroll and admire the vines, then discover the cellars with spacious barrels and modern winemaking methods, developed by Henri and Jean Hugel. They can also enjoy some of the most beautiful products of the wine route. Furthermore, Hugel Estate invites visitors to discover the history, mission, and commitment of the Hugels over the centuries. They support environmental preservation and protection and they employ modern measures for their wine production. All these years, their passion for producing exceptional wines and their mission to offer superior quality has remained unwavering. The Hugel Estate is well known worldwide for its quality and delicious and unique wines. Travelers visiting this estate can enjoy a comprehensive tour and familiarize themselves with the history and production methods of wines at Hugel Estate. This tour will certainly be unforgettable and memorable.

Top Winery Hugel wines

Looking for the best Winery Hugel wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Hugel wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Hugel wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Hugel

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Hugel

How Winery Hugel wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms, honey chicken salad or rice with tuna and tomato.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Hugel

On the nose the white wine of Winery Hugel. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Hugel. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Hugel

  • 1996With an average score of 4.90/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.27/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.01/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Hugel.

  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Sylvaner
  • Muscat Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Alsace

Capital of great French aromatic whites, most often dry and single-varietal. Straight, mineral Riesling (lemon, gunflint), opulent, exuberant Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spices), round, smoky Pinot Gris, floral, crisp Muscat, supple Pinot Blanc. Fine, fruity Crémants d'Alsace, exceptional sweet Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. 15,500 ha at the foot of the Vosges on varied soils, 51 Grands Crus since 1975.

Quintessential gastronomic wines.

The top red wines of Winery Hugel

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Hugel

How Winery Hugel wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of duck with orange, rabbit with goat cheese and mint or korean bibimbap.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Hugel

On the nose the red wine of Winery Hugel. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, strawberries or raspberry. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Hugel. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Hugel

  • 2005With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.55/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Hugel.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.

The top sweet wines of Winery Hugel

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Hugel

How Winery Hugel wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs), pasta with tuna and cream or quick coconut milk chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Hugel

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Hugel. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the sweet wine of Winery Hugel. is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Hugel

  • 1999With an average score of 4.55/5
  • 1988With an average score of 4.52/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 1989With an average score of 4.39/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.37/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Hugel.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Apogee

This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.

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Discover the grape variety: Muscat Ottonel

Delicate and fine muscat whites with a tender palate and moderate acidity, on intense and refined aromas of orange blossom, rose, fresh grape, citrus, white peach and airy muscat (more subtle than Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains). Made as aromatic dry aperitif whites (Alsace, Baden), off-dry and sumptuous botrytised liquoreux (Burgenland in Austria, Cotnari in Romania, Tokaj). Created in the 19th century by Robert Moreau (Angers), a cross of Chasselas × Muscat de Saumur.

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