COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois
PRODUCER
Hugel
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Hugel Pinot Blanc Classic 2022 is a white wine from the Alsace AOC in France, produced by Famille Hugel. This historic producer, with a winemaking heritage dating back to 1639, focuses on authentic varietal expression. The wine is primarily crafted from Pinot Blanc grapes, sometimes with the inclusion of Auxerrois. The Alsace region is known for its distinct dry white wines, and Hugel's philosophy emphasizes unadorned varietal character, with no oak masking or added sweetness. The 2022 vintage is characterized by clarity and tension.
ALCOHOL
13.4%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Hugel pioneered late-harvest laws in Alsace.
Fact 02
Vineyards in Alsace have been cultivated for over 2,000 years.
Fact 03
The family has been making wine for over 380 years.
Fact 04
This wine is bottled under DIAM cork for consistent aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Hugel Pinot Blanc Classic 2022 is produced using temperature-controlled fermentation in vats or barrels, typically between 18-24°C. Following fermentation, the wine is racked once for natural clarification and lightly filtered before bottling. It undergoes aging in stainless steel tanks. The harvest for the 2022 vintage commenced on September 12th. Famille Hugel's winemaking approach prioritizes authenticity and the pure expression of the varietal, with no oak influence and no added sweetness.
