Famille Hugel Riesling Classic 2023

Famille Hugel Riesling Classic is a benchmark expression of Alsace Riesling from one of the region’s most respected family estates, Famille Hugel, based in Riquewihr since 1639.

Riesling is widely regarded as Alsace’s most noble grape, prized for its ability to express site, climate and precision. Hugel’s Classic cuvée is made exclusively from estate and partner vineyards, with a focus on restraint, clarity and long-term consistency rather than overt richness.

Grown in the cool, dry climate of Alsace, this is a resolutely dry style, shaped by limestone and marl soils and crafted using Hugel’s minimal-intervention approach. It represents the house’s purest, most traditional expression of Alsace Riesling - linear, elegant and built for the table.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.

Type: White Wine
Style: Medium-bodied, Textural
Grape Varietal: Riesling
Tastes Like: Comparable to a dry Riesling, but with more structure and a distinctly Alsatian sense of precision
Alcohol Percentage: 12.5%
Closure: Cork
Size: 750mL
Region: Alsace, France
Terroir: Marl and limestone soils
Aging: Stainless steel
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C

Famille Hugel is a family-owned winery with centuries of winemaking heritage in Alsace. Their Riesling Classic is a benchmark for the region, highlighting the varietal's pure and mineral characteristics.

Seafood: Oysters, grilled prawns, or baked salmon.
Poultry: Roast chicken with herbs or turkey breast with lemon sauce.
Vegetarian: Asparagus tart or roasted cauliflower steaks.
Meat: Pork schnitzel or veal medallions with citrus sauce.

Goat Cheese: Tangy and fresh, complementing the wine's acidity.
Feta: Salty and crumbly, enhancing the wine's minerality.
Camembert: Earthy and mild, balancing the wine's crispness.
Comté: Nutty and savoury, pairing beautifully with the wine.

Spätzle aux Champignons (Alsatian Spätzle with Creamy Mushrooms)

Ingredients:

• 400g fresh spätzle (or dried spätzle pasta or similar)
• 300g mushrooms (button, cremini or wild mix), sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
• 150ml dry white wine (Alsace-style)
• 150ml crème fraîche or thickened cream
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and cracked white pepper

Instructions:

1. Cook the spätzle in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a wide pan and gently sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook until lightly golden and their moisture has evaporated.
4. Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce slightly.
5. Stir in the cream and simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
6. Add the cooked spätzle to the pan and toss to coat evenly.
7. Season with salt and white pepper, finish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

The earthy mushrooms and creamy sauce highlight Riesling’s mineral structure, while the wine’s acidity keeps the dish lifted, precise and beautifully balanced.