Hugel et Fils
Schoelhammer Riesling
Alsace, France
93-94 all day.
Lovely visit to Hugel last Fall. Of all our visits, what made Hugel unique was they seem to reach a level of depth and power that isn’t super common (as opposed to the striking acidity and brightness of others). Gorgeous wines.
My first time with the 2007 Schoelhammer. Pours an almost gold in the glass. Slight hint of petrol aromatically but mostly tropical yellow fruits, lime zest, and a kiss of honey. Once on the palate, the verve picks up in acidity, surrounded by honeyed Granny Smith apple, limestone/mineral, apple crisp, and a honeyed richness which gives a perception of sweetness (even though this is dry). The depth and mid-palate here is what sets it apart. No rush. Not sure it improves but it certainly isn’t falling off a cliff. Wonderful expression.
93-94 all day.
Lovely visit to Hugel last Fall. Of all our visits, what made Hugel unique was they seem to reach a level of depth and power that isn’t super common (as opposed to the striking acidity and brightness of others). Gorgeous wines.
My first time with the 2007 Schoelhammer. Pours an almost gold in the glass. Slight hint of petrol aromatically but mostly tropical yellow fruits, lime zest, and a kiss of honey. Once on the palate, the verve picks up in acidity, surrounded by honeyed Granny Smith apple, limestone/mineral, apple crisp, and a honeyed richness which gives a perception of sweetness (even though this is dry). The depth and mid-palate here is what sets it apart. No rush. Not sure it improves but it certainly isn’t falling off a cliff. Wonderful expression.
Floral notes, slight petrol. Dry, mid acidity, smooth texture. Felt some possibility to pass its peak at this term.
Floral notes, slight petrol. Dry, mid acidity, smooth texture. Felt some possibility to pass its peak at this term.
Nov 5th, 2018
This bottle was fantastic. Precision, energy, and elegance.
This bottle was fantastic. Precision, energy, and elegance.
Sep 22nd, 2017Famille Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling 2007
Famille Hugel Schoelhammer Riesling 2007
Jan 20th, 2017
Clear, pale yellow; gentle nose of florals, sweet white fruit and citrus. The 2012 Schöelhammer is nicely layered with honey, lemon and minerals but not as powerful as other vintages. Very good and great with food.
Clear, pale yellow; gentle nose of florals, sweet white fruit and citrus. The 2012 Schöelhammer is nicely layered with honey, lemon and minerals but not as powerful as other vintages. Very good and great with food.
Jun 20th, 2023The 2010 Schoelhammer is a beautiful golden color with lots of florals and candied fruit on the nose. The plate has grapefruit, honey, layers of tree fruit and some nice minerality and acidity to balance it. Excellent.
The 2010 Schoelhammer is a beautiful golden color with lots of florals and candied fruit on the nose. The plate has grapefruit, honey, layers of tree fruit and some nice minerality and acidity to balance it. Excellent.
May 9th, 2023
Nice. But not as good as hospices de strasbourg
Nice. But not as good as hospices de strasbourg
Jul 2nd, 2021