Pinot Gris (Tokay) Sélection de Grains Nobles Hugel (Domaine) (no reserve) 1999
9.5%
1.5L
Intensity
This is a mythic wine which can age in the cellar for a good 30 years without losing any of its dense structure, rich and generous character or supreme elegance. You had better prepare a venerable food and wine pairing which honours the sublimity of this cuvée!
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Pinot Gris (Tokay) Sélection de Grains Nobles Hugel (Domaine) (no reserve) 1999
The wine
This ridiculously good Pinot Gris Sélections de Grains Nobles can easily age for 20 years. It is the botrytis cinereal fungus – so-called noble rot – which gives the grapes their unparalleled ageing potential. This is a rich and concentrated wine, opening out to reveal perfumed meadowy aromas of honey and brioche and a generous, silken palate. This wine tastes spectacular served chilled alongside Thai cuisine.
About the Producer Hugel
Hugel is a family operation that has been making wines since 1639; production is currently managed by the eleventh and twelfth generations, in the form of Jean-Philippe, Marc and Étienne, who endeavour to uphold the Hugel style developed by their ancestors. Their activities are divided between a wine merchant business and production in their own name, from the 26 hectare vineyard, located entirely in Riquewihr in the most prestigious crus and planted with traditional varieties in the following proportions: 40% Riesling, 40% Gewurztraminer, 15% (Tokay) Pinot Gris and 5% Pinot Noir. The oldest vines (around 60 years old) are from the family nursery. Hugel produces wine with rigorous respect for the environment: no fertilizers, very low yields, and green harvests at the end of July. The wine merchant activity is supplied solely by the purchase of grapes, from 115 hectares that are managed by growers under contract. All of the harvests are manual and will remain so. Hugel produces 110,000 cases of wine every year, 85% of which are exported. In order to preserve the wines' freshness and character, Hugel starts bottling in the spring. The Jubilee, VT and SGN cuvées are only produced in the best years, from the Domaine Viticole Hugel's Grands Crus vines. It is largely the Hugel family who have instigated the revival of this kind of wine. ssert wines in the world. Furthermore they have an almost unlimited longevity.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservation: 1 Marginally torn labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 9.5 %
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Pinot Gris (Tokay)
Owner: Hugel (Domaine)
Vintage: 1999
Colour: dessert wine
Service temperature: 9°
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: candied fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine