Hugel et Fils
Classic Riesling
France
It seems when you practice a trade for nearly 400 years you get pretty good at it.
Clean and racy. Lemongrass and bold streaks of citrus. Gimme some fried snapper or crab cakes.
It seems when you practice a trade for nearly 400 years you get pretty good at it.
Clean and racy. Lemongrass and bold streaks of citrus. Gimme some fried snapper or crab cakes.
Those who follow me know I rarely taste Riesling. It not too shabby, but not a first or second choice for me…
Those who follow me know I rarely taste Riesling. It not too shabby, but not a first or second choice for me…
Oct 15th, 2022
Pale lemon with pronounced stone fruit and citrus aromas. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus with vivid acidity, minerality and spice. Medium finish ending dry with fresh fruit and a touch of stony mineral notes.
Pale lemon with pronounced stone fruit and citrus aromas. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and citrus with vivid acidity, minerality and spice. Medium finish ending dry with fresh fruit and a touch of stony mineral notes.
Nov 8th, 2021
Laser focused, pure Riesling. Nice acid. Bone dry. Love.
Laser focused, pure Riesling. Nice acid. Bone dry. Love.
Dec 4th, 2020
classic. white flowers, mineral, slight petrol. Dry, mid + acidity but not stinging. food-friendly fresh and fruity.
classic. white flowers, mineral, slight petrol. Dry, mid + acidity but not stinging. food-friendly fresh and fruity.
Nov 4th, 2018Pairs well with delivered Chinese and one of the Bourdain shows on Netflix.
Pairs well with delivered Chinese and one of the Bourdain shows on Netflix.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2017I’ve kept this in our collection just chilling for 6 years. And ya know what…it was worth the wait. This isn’t anything special really but the time has brought out those “aged Riesling” qualities that I was hoping for. For $19 at bqe…it’s a good deal if you have the space to stash a bottle properly for more than just a few years. Nose: stretch Armstrong, GI Joe right out of the box, the McDonalds happy meal toy right after you rip open the plastic wrap. But also some sweet ripe citrus. Body/structure/palette: medium body, ripe peachy stone fruit boldness, that petrol is fuckin there but it’s not overwhelming. There’s some peach dum dums happening. Lingering mouth feel. Finish is pretty long with a hint of sour bitterness and candied yellow fruits. I need to do this with more Alsace Riesling and let it sit for 6+ years!!
I’ve kept this in our collection just chilling for 6 years. And ya know what…it was worth the wait. This isn’t anything special really but the time has brought out those “aged Riesling” qualities that I was hoping for. For $19 at bqe…it’s a good deal if you have the space to stash a bottle properly for more than just a few years. Nose: stretch Armstrong, GI Joe right out of the box, the McDonalds happy meal toy right after you rip open the plastic wrap. But also some sweet ripe citrus. Body/structure/palette: medium body, ripe peachy stone fruit boldness, that petrol is fuckin there but it’s not overwhelming. There’s some peach dum dums happening. Lingering mouth feel. Finish is pretty long with a hint of sour bitterness and candied yellow fruits. I need to do this with more Alsace Riesling and let it sit for 6+ years!!
Jan 17th, 2025
Crisp and balanced dry Alsatian Riesling, with a bit of weight and texture. A few minutes exposure to air and the classic petrol notes became apparent—fun! More interesting than a typical Pinot Grigio or lightweight Sauv Blanc. This 2021 vintage pairs wells with my chicken pot pie.
Crisp and balanced dry Alsatian Riesling, with a bit of weight and texture. A few minutes exposure to air and the classic petrol notes became apparent—fun! More interesting than a typical Pinot Grigio or lightweight Sauv Blanc. This 2021 vintage pairs wells with my chicken pot pie.
Nov 12th, 2023