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SUPERB 'SGNS' FROM THE CELLARS OF HUGEL
The Hugel family are very old friends. What seems to me extraordinary is that they have not only been producing wine for over 350 years, but the family have occupied the same house in the enchanting little town of Riquewihr for the same length of time.
The family have entered for sale a mixed wooden case of their 'Séléction de Grains Nobles' of the three 'noble' grape varieties of the outstanding 1976 vintage.
1976 was unquestionably a great year, particularly for the richer wines. Ripe, perfect growing conditions and ideal for late-harvested varieties. Old Jean Hugel told his son 'Johnny' that he had never in his life seen better grapes and 'he had better not make a mess of them!' MB
Gewurztraminer 'Hugel' Séléction de Grains Nobles--Vintage 1976
Alsace. Domaine-bottled: Hugel
One of Hugel's greatest wines. Exceptionally high natural residual sugar, alcohol 13.7 From 100 botrytis-affected grapes.
Several notes: golden sheen, bouquet of ambrosial syrup of figs (!), intensely rich and fragrant. M.B.
2 bottles per lot
The Hugel family are very old friends. What seems to me extraordinary is that they have not only been producing wine for over 350 years, but the family have occupied the same house in the enchanting little town of Riquewihr for the same length of time.
The family have entered for sale a mixed wooden case of their 'Séléction de Grains Nobles' of the three 'noble' grape varieties of the outstanding 1976 vintage.
1976 was unquestionably a great year, particularly for the richer wines. Ripe, perfect growing conditions and ideal for late-harvested varieties. Old Jean Hugel told his son 'Johnny' that he had never in his life seen better grapes and 'he had better not make a mess of them!' MB
Gewurztraminer 'Hugel' Séléction de Grains Nobles--Vintage 1976
Alsace. Domaine-bottled: Hugel
One of Hugel's greatest wines. Exceptionally high natural residual sugar, alcohol 13.7 From 100 botrytis-affected grapes.
Several notes: golden sheen, bouquet of ambrosial syrup of figs (!), intensely rich and fragrant. M.B.
2 bottles per lot
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