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Another new wine for me


2022 Gentil Hugel. A blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Blanc and Sylvaner. Pale gold in the glass. Long legs. Nose is wet stone, green apple, lightly toasted nuts, and a hint of butter. Soft acidity and some bitterness on the short-ish finish. Very nice to sip on a warm evening on the deck.

by -simply-complicated

9 Comments

  1. starvinggigolo

    Always wonder why there is some bitterness in these off-shoots.

  2. bathrobe_jesus

    This is the wine that got me into wine! Still a go-to bottle for me.

  3. idreamofaubergine

    I wish these were just a touch cheaper as they’re a nice all-purpose intro and daily drinker Alsatian.

    They’re pushing $20 in my area and I think these should be more like $12 wines. Went through a bunch some years ago but but have not reloaded

  4. LufaMaster

    I love the Alsace Pinot Gris when it’s warm out

  5. noctambulare

    Was in Riquewihr and tried the Hugel, not too shabby. We bought a Grossi Laue.

    Petrol nose can be found in the best of Rieslings.

    Visited Mure Clos Saint Landelin and tried all of the Cru’s. Almost all of the pure Rieslings had petrol which I love.

    If you are lucky enough to see a Mure at a shop, buy it, buy them all. Could only smuggle so many home.

    Winners of that tour were:

    Mure Clos Saint Landelin
    Domaine Valentin Zusslin
    Fuchs Henry et Fils
    Domaine Paul Ginglinger
    Domaines Schlumberger
    Louis SIPP

    And extra special mention to
    Domaine Mélanie Pfister
    Had not a lot of exposure to Sylvaner before, and hers was absolutely beautiful.

    The most underrated thing in Alsace also were the Cremant. Absolute heaven. Affordable. All the wines there were affordable.

    We stayed in Colmar, which I don’t think I would do again. Okay location, and some good things, but would prefer to be closer to where all the wine action is at. Probably Ribeauvillé, less tourists than Riquewihr, and the best Winstubs. La Flammerie was among the best meals I had in Alsace.

    Oh and stay at Ferme Auberge Christlesgut, 162 lieu dit Christlesgut, 68380 Breitenbach-Haut-Rhin, France
    Spartan but elegant, beautiful food and wine and cheese. Amazing hiking area. Incredible service. Inexpensive.

  6. celer_et_audax

    I’ve had it several times, different vintages, a but too sweet for my taste.

  7. Maybe_MaybeNot_Hmmmm

    This one is great w/ some age on it

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