Hugel, Classic Riesling, Alsace, 2019

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Tasted by: Andrew Jefford
(at Great wine regions tasting, 30 Apr 2021)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2025
Alsace entrances not just because of fruit purity and aromatic finesse, but because it does these things with an inner wealth, a structure and a sinew which eludes both its German peers and the dry Riesling champions of Australia and New Zealand. The fruits in this justly badged ‘classic’ are round-contoured and poised. There’s a whisper of peach and apricot behind the apple and grape, and clove spice – but all of subtle vineyard origin. It’s mouthfilling and tender yet vivid, packed with freshness and drive: a spotless Riesling for all seasons.
Hugel, Classic Riesling, Alsace, 2019
Producer
Hugel
Brand
Classic Riesling
Vintage
2019
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
France
Region
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
13.00%
Grapes
Riesling