Hugel Hommage Tokay Pinot Gris 1997
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1997
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750ML
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The Hommage a Tokay Pinot Gris is made from strictly selected fruit from the east-facing, gently sloping marly-clay of the Sporen vineyard. All fruit for these wines is harvested by hand. Small tubs are used to transport the fruit to the presses, which are gravity fed without pumping nor use of any mechanical means. The musts are permitted to settle for a few hours, then fermented in thermoregulated casks or barrel (64-75°F). The wine is racked just once and allowed to clarify naturally over the course of the winter. The 1997s did not undergo malolactic. A light filtering takes place before bottling in the spring and is aged in bottle until its release. These wines are 100% varietal.
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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.
HEI355510_1997 Item# 14811