Famille Hugel
Pinot Noir GROSSI LAUE 2017
Grossi Laüe signifies the finest vineyards in Alsace dialect and represents an equivalent to the German Grosses Gewächs or the Burgundian Grand Cru.
A Pinot Noir with real minerality, profound and deep which year after year comes closer to that of a Côte d'Or ! A truly profound and complex red wine, aged 8 to 10 months in partially renewed oak barriques.
A Pinot Noir with real minerality, profound and deep which year after year comes closer to that of a Côte d'Or ! A truly profound and complex red wine, aged 8 to 10 months in partially renewed oak barriques.
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.1° % vol.
Residual Sugar : 0.3 g/l
Tartaric acidity : 6.21 g/l
pH : 3.5
Age of vines : 36 years old
Yield : 45 hl/ha hL/ha
Presentation
Quick View
This wine is gradually improving as the vineyards we have planted with the best burgundian clones since the early 90's start to reach their full potential.
The vintage
A highly eventful 2017 vintage. Good start (wet winter, early budbreak) followed by severe frost on April 19/20, causing significant but variable losses, especially in Riquewihr. Flowering began May 31 under favorable conditions. Healthy summer with minimal disease pressure. Early harvest from September, briefly disrupted by hail on September 17 with limited damage. Excellent end of season, allowing for fine late harvests (Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris). A challenging vintage, yet producing very high-quality wines.
In the vineyard
The heart of this Pinot Noir comes from a vineyard planted in 1966 in our family estate in the Pflostig slope, with an average yield of under 40 hl/ha and potential alcohol of more than 14°.
Winemaking
The grapes are destemmed and macerated for about 2 weeks, with manual immersion of the cap (pigeage) to ensure the best possible extraction. The wine is matured for almost 10 months in small oak vats, which are partially renewed each year.
The whole production of this wine is closed with DIAM the cork without the risk of cork taint.
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
Video: Geology and terroirs of Riquewihr
Video: Geology and terroirs of Riquewihr
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : : 13.1° % vol.
Residual Sugar : : 0.3 g/l
Tartaric acidity : : 6.21 g/l
pH : : 3.5
Age of vines : : 36 years old
Yield : : 45 hl/ha hL/ha
Advice
Tasting
The bouquet is expressive and complex, revealing aromas of red berries, accompanied by notes of undergrowth and delicate spicy and floral touches.
The attack is silky and elegant, with a nice tannic structure. The red berry flavors are accompanied by nuances of licorice and leather. The freshness is well present, providing a harmonious balance and a long, savory finish, marked by a slight woody touch.
This Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with grilled red meat dishes, roasted poultry, saucy dishes, or aged cheeses.
The attack is silky and elegant, with a nice tannic structure. The red berry flavors are accompanied by nuances of licorice and leather. The freshness is well present, providing a harmonious balance and a long, savory finish, marked by a slight woody touch.
This Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with grilled red meat dishes, roasted poultry, saucy dishes, or aged cheeses.
