Saturday, May 15, 2010

2001 Riesling Jubilee, Hugel

Hugel is the most influential producer in Alsace and their top Riesling is the benchmark.

2001 Riesling Jubilee Hugel from Grand Cru Schoenenbourg in Riquewihr, a legendary vineyard on gypsum and marl. The nose is developed oozing with honey, some lemon but also pineapple and peach. The taste is mature, more than medium bodied, rich and harmoniuous with grape, some minerality and velvety acidity. Price: € 21.

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