Famille Hugel Riesling Grossi Laüe 2012

Grossi Laüe is the Alsatian equivalent to Burgundy's Grand Cru or Germany's Grosses Gewächs classification, so it's basically the best of the best. This is a fabulous example produced from a selection of the finest plots of the Hugel estate in the heart of the Grand Cru Schoenenbourg, an area dedicated to Riesling for centuries. Incredible honeyed richness with layers of citrus and very subtle spice once it starts to open up. Delicious with food or on it's own.

"The 2012 Riesling Grossi Laüe is deep, ripe and rich, but also pure on the nose, revealing fine mineral flavors. Pure, fresh and elegant on the palate, this is a full-bodied and elegant, stimulatingly clear and refreshing Schoenenbourg that shows a piquant acidity. The finish is long and vital, very stimulating and pure. Gorgeous!" - 92 Pts, RobertParker.com, Stephan Reinhardt