Hugel Classic Riesling 2016
Region: Alsace, France
Variety: White Wine
Rating: 91.0

The Hugel Riesling is an intense pale green color, dominated with the green and pale yellow highlights of springtime tree foliage, all completed with a silvery sheen. The bouquet is still a bit discreet and fresh -- it is harmonious, clear and well-stated, yet quite dense and fruity with hints of lime, fresh kiwi, lemon-grass, 'Mirabelle', greengage and a slightly mineral edge. This is a dry wine that is also fresh and lovingly thirst-quenching on the palate. It is well-balanced with a generous and well-formed structure underlined by the wonderful freshness and vigor which is so typical to this grape variety's elegant temperament. The grapes are perfectly ripe.