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Date Printed: 12/2/2008
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(search item no. 91158)
The Wine Advocate rating: 92 points
PRICE ON 12/2/2008: $23.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006 The Wine News rating: 94 points
2004 The Wine Advocate rating: 90 points
2000 The Wine Advocate rating: 87 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 The wine is a bright, pale yellow green color. With expressive spring flower aromas, the wine shows a clean, lively, refreshing character on the palate that is very easy to drink. This youthful wine should be served chilled at 8°C to appreciate its refreshing, dry and attractive character, as a fine aperitif or with oysters, shellfish, grilled fish or hors d'oeuvres.
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About Hugel:

 In the cellars, the oldest of which dates back to 1551, can be seen rows of oak wine casks, over one hundred years old, crafted by the forefathers of the present generation of Hugels now running the company. Near them is the oldest cask in the world still in use: the Sainte Caterine, which has a capacity of 8,800 litres. It was built in 1715, the year in which Louis XIV died.

The company has always maintained its family character and is determined to keep it that way. The vineyards are owned and farmed by individual members of the family whereas the company owns the buildings and machinery.