1997 Hugel et Fils Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles
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| Style: | White Wine |
| Grape Type: | Gewurztraminer |
| Region: | Alsace |
About Hugel et Fils
Even with the recent passing of pioneering winemaker Jean "Johnny" Hugel, his legacy remains strong here, with a house style that emphasizes dry wines with no shortage of minerality and precision. Hugel's Pinot Gris bottlings are tensile and firm, with very good aromatic expressio... more
Expert Reviews
Carnal aromas of dried apricot, truffle, honey and earth. Very sweet and viscous, but the pungent honey and spiced meat flavors are brightened by lively acidity. Superb snappy fruit is remarkably accessible already. Finishes with palate-staining honey and spice flavors. Perfectly balances 13.3% alcohol, 142 g/l r.s. and 5.5 g/l acidity. Outstanding, and likely to be long-lived.

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