Hugel Riesling Reserve Personnelle 1988 is a dry Alsatian white wine made entirely from Riesling grapes. It displays an intense golden yellow and a complex bouquet of candied citrus, honey, and minerals. On the palate, it is dry, vibrant, and well-structured, ideal with noble fish and aged cheeses.
France - Alsace Dry White Wine Riesling 100%
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Colour
Deep golden yellow with amber reflections, clear and bright, typical of the evolution of a great vintage Riesling.
Bouquet
Complex and profound, with notes of candied citrus, honey, hydrocarbons, flint, dried fruit, and delicate sweet spices. Great aromatic evolution.
Taste
Dry, with great structure and persistence. The acidity is still vibrant and perfectly integrated, with deep minerality and a long, savory finish.
Alcohol content
12.5% Vol.
Type of glass
Medium-sized tulip glass, specific for Riesling or white Bordeaux, to appreciate its aromatic complexity.
Pairings
Ideal with noble seafood, fish in sauce or baked, refined white meats, aged cheeses (not overly blue), and spicy Asian cuisine.
Refinement
Long bottle aging for decades, developing tertiary complexities while maintaining incredible freshness due to its acidity.
Vinification
Rigorous grape selection. Slow fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation. Aging on lees.