Famille Hugel
Pinot Gris GROSSI LAUE 2014
Grossi Laüe signifies the finest vineyards in Alsace dialect and represents an equivalent to the German Grosses Gewächs or the Burgundian Grand Cru.
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14.51 % vol.
Residual Sugar : 11.2 g/l
Tartaric acidity : 6.83 g/l
pH : 3.47
Age of vines : 32 years old
Yield : 37 hL/ha
Presentation
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Great classic Pinot Gris which will gain in complexity for 8 years or more. Its minerality and long complex aftertaste will make it the ideal partner to white meat and dishes with mushrooms.
The vintage
Exceptionally mild winter, with practically no frost. Very early budburst around 21 March led to 2 months of anxiety but finally no spring frost. Flowering began very early, around 30 May, which usually means an extremely precocious harvest like 2003, but was uneven and spread over 2 weeks, giving a little coulure especially on Gewurztraminer. In July and early August, record rainfall (147mm) and cool temperatures finally delayed maturity. A very dry September (27mm) without excessive heat ensured slow maturation under ideal conditions. Harvest began on 16 September and ended on 16 October. Yields were very low, lower even than 2013 or 2010. Perfectly healthy grapes, high acidity and superb maturity mean 2014 will be a hallmark vintage, especially for Riesling. Very small yield of late harvest Gewurztraminer VT.
In the vineyard
From a selection of the 3 finest plots of the Hugel estate in the chalky Pflostig
Winemaking
The grapes are taken in small tubs to the presses, which are filled by gravity, without any pumping or other mechanical intervention.
After pressing, the must is decanted for a few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats (at 18 to 24°C). The following spring, the wine was lightly filtered just before bottling, and the bottles were then aged extensively in our cellars until released for sale.
The whole production of this wine is closed with DIAM the cork without the risk of cork taint.
After pressing, the must is decanted for a few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats (at 18 to 24°C). The following spring, the wine was lightly filtered just before bottling, and the bottles were then aged extensively in our cellars until released for sale.
The whole production of this wine is closed with DIAM the cork without the risk of cork taint.
Presentation
Brochure introducing the Grossi Laüe range
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Video: Geology and terroirs of Riquewihr
Varietal
Pinot gris : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : : 14.51 % vol.
Residual Sugar : : 11.2 g/l
Tartaric acidity : : 6.83 g/l
pH : : 3.47
Age of vines : : 32 years old
Yield : : 37 hL/ha
Advice
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Tasting notes by Serge Dubs, World's Best Sommelier 1989
The bouquet is a complex fragrance, revealing exotic aromas of mango and sweet spices. There are also notes of honey, white flowers, and a slight hint of smoke.
The attack is opulent and rich, with a velvety texture and a beautiful roundness. The exotic flavors are confirmed on the palate, accompanied by notes of ginger, cinnamon, and candied fruits. The acidity is well-balanced, providing a pleasant freshness that balances the richness of the wine. The finish is long, persistent, and finely spiced.
This Gewurztraminer pairs perfectly with spicy dishes, blue cheeses, or dishes made with duck or foie gras.
The attack is opulent and rich, with a velvety texture and a beautiful roundness. The exotic flavors are confirmed on the palate, accompanied by notes of ginger, cinnamon, and candied fruits. The acidity is well-balanced, providing a pleasant freshness that balances the richness of the wine. The finish is long, persistent, and finely spiced.
This Gewurztraminer pairs perfectly with spicy dishes, blue cheeses, or dishes made with duck or foie gras.
