• Hugel 2018 Gentil Edelzwicker Blend Alsace AOC, France
  • Hugel 2018 Gentil Edelzwicker Blend Alsace AOC, France
2018 Gentil Edelzwicker Blend

Hugel

Alsace, France

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370 years experience across 13 generations does not mean Old World to the Hugel Family

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About This Wine

Hugel

Gentil Edelzwicker Blend

FROM THE WINERY: Hugel “revives an ancient Alsace tradition whereby a wine assembled from a range of noble grapes was called ‘Gentil.'” Perfectly dry, Gentil brings together the elegance of Riesling, the richness of Pinot Gris, the fruit-driven aromas of Gewurztraminer and Muscat, and the freshness of Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner. The grapes used to produce Hugel's “Classic” wines come exclusively from estate-owned vineyards or from growers under long term contracts surrounding the village of Riquewihr.

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Hugel 2018 Gentil Edelzwicker Blend Alsace AOC, France

Wine Region

Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Oysters, Sushi, Pork Belly

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Tasting Notes

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A touch of ripe yellow pear on the nose, the palate brings freshness with a slight spritz mouthfeel. prominent bright lemon citric notes carry through the dry finish in this delicate white wine from Alsac.