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The Hugel family in Alsace can be traced all the way back to the 15th century. Since the Middle Ages, Riquewihr has been renowned for some of the most noble wines in France, just one of the many reasons why Hugel & Fils wines have been so successful over the years.

The Hugel family’s vineyard estates cover more than 25 hectares, exclusively in Riquewihr, almost half of which are classed as Grand Cru.

Thanks to its privileged geographical situation, Alsace is one of the driest wine region in France. Its unique micro-climate is caused by maritime influences, and by the way in which the Vosges mountains give protection to the land. This climate results in a cool and long growing season which in turn produces unique dry wine with great finesse and unequalled intensity.

From Grape to Press

Alsace has a unique and complex geology which results in the area having an almost infinite number of combined soil types. Centuries of experience have taught the winegrowers at Hugel & Fils how best to match each vine variety to each type of soil. The winegrowers have also discovered that the best results are achieved when a harvest is picked by hand. They have also learnt that a specific timetable is key to a successful harvest.

The presses at Hugel & Fils are filled by gravity and not by the usual obtrusive mechanical pumps that many producers use. The grapes are then slowly crushed and only the first part of the juice is kept. Certain vintages, which are considered to be not good enough for the famous yellow label of Hugel & Fils, are either destroyed or sold off in bulk to other growers.

The Cellars

Almost all the "Hugel" cellars can be found nestled underneath 16th century buildings, all of which have been extremely well-preserved. The cellars contain oak casks, the majority of which are more than 100 years old. This also includes the famous Ste. Caterine (Catherine the vat) which has been filled by 12 generations of Hugel’s. This vat is dated 1715 and has even been featured in the Guinness Book of Records.

Such tradition, however, does not exclude innovation. State-of-the art temperature control systems are used during fermentation and much of bottling and packaging is automated. After bottling, the wine is cellared for at least two years, and is labelled just before despatch. Hugel & Fils are very proud that each wine is supervised by individual members of the family at every stage of its development.

HUGEL ET FILS - Classic Gentil 2007

Grape Type: Gewurztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sylvaner.
ABV: 12.5%.
Colour: Youthful pale green in colour, very brilliant.
Nose: It has a nice clean, open bouquet, elegant and fresh, perfumed with aromas of spring blossom, jasmine, white rose, green apple and white peach.
Palate: Fresh and dry on the palate, it is crisp and irresistibly easy to enjoy, thanks to a refreshing and agreeably aromatic finish.
Serving: A wine to drink now or within 2 years, at 8°C, with all sea or river fish : smoked, marinated, poached, steamed, grilled or in sauce, with shellfish, and also on its own. It would go well with Indonesian and Asian cuisines.

On Special Offer - Was £9.95 - Now £8.63

HUGEL ET FILS - Classic Gewurztraminer 2007

Grape Type: Riesling, Gewurztraminer.
ABV: 13%.
Colour: Nice young colour, pale green with lemon yellow hints and a lazily unctuous appearance.
Nose: The bouquet is expressive, aromatic, perfumed and very typically floral : various roses, orange blossom, hawthorn, Williams pear, lychee, with a hint of oriental fragrance. A fine example of a Gewurztraminer.
Palate: On the palate we find all the charm of this grape variety. While remaining dry, it caresses and flatters with richness of flavour and elegant perfume. Excellent balance.
Serving: A wine to drink within the year to appreciate its freshness and verve, it can also be kept for 2 to 3 years. Serve at 8°C as an aperitif, or at any time of the day for the pleasure it gives. It would go well with all flavourful or exotic cuisines, with oriental spices, with Chinese, Indonesian or Indian dishes, but also with blue cheeses, or cheeses such as munster or maroilles.

On Special Offer - Was £13.55 - Now £11.84

HUGEL ET FILS - Classic Riesling 2007

Grape Type: Riesling.
ABV: 12%.
Colour: Young, carefree colour, very bright and clear, pale green with lemon yellow hints.
Nose: Fresh, crisp bouquet, with the characteristic liveliness of Riesling, discreetly fruity, with a deft mineral touch.
Palate: Clean, dry, frank and lively on the palate, refreshingly enjoyable yet with all the authority of a true Riesling. An agreeably thirst-quenching wine, still rather closed, with the authentic varietal character sought by Riesling lovers.
Serving: Drink it now for its youth, freshness and fruit, or over the next 3 years, with all shellfish and seafood, cold starters and mixed salads, goats cheese, comté and tomme. Serve at 8°C.

On Special Offer - Was £12.95 - Now £11.32

HUGEL ET FILS - Selection De Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer 1998

Grape Type: Gewurztraminer.
ABV: 12%.
Colour: The wine swirls softly and languorously around the glass, a picture of refined elegance in satin and silk, with brilliant gold highlights.
Nose: The bouquet is unique, a captivatingly perfect, concentrated, deep, harmoniously powerful aroma of oriental spices, orange blossom, marshmallow, honey and currants.
Palate: Liqueur-like, luscious, perfectly opulent, rich and ripe, it is elegantly balanced and suave. An SGN that all fans of late-harvest wines should have in their cellars.
Serving: Serve it at 6°C, or cellar it for 15 to 20 years just for the pleasure of enjoying an intense emotional experience, with terrine of foie gras, pan-fried foie gras with quince, with fruit tarts, with Roquefort or with Stilton.

On Special Offer - Was £55.19 - Now £48.00

HUGEL ET FILS - Tradition Muscat 2006

Grape Type: Muscat.
ABV: 11.5%.
Colour: Bright clear pale green.
Nose: This 2006 is fresh, young and alert, with a joyful aromatic expression and a nice Muscat perfume.
Palate: It is also very floral, with the liveliness and bite that are the first requirements of such a wine : to be dry, refreshing and easy to enjoy, light, crisp and aromatic, a true Alsace Muscat in fact.
Serving: Drink it without hesitation as an aperitif, or with goat’s cheese, or with dishes that can even be strong-flavoured or spicy.

On Special Offer - Was £12.59 - Now £10.97