Hugel, Gentil

MSRP is $12-16 This was in the Slow-selling rack at my local for $5 and for me is one of those “lucky dog” moments. A mix of mild lemon and florals but otherwise not a whole lot going on as far as aromatics. Green apple/pear/honeysuckle flavor is what makes the wine a pleasant patio sipper. Some anise as it warms. Light/Medium weight body and a short finish dominated by the pear but not for long. Good starter wine with mild …

2016 vintage

No contemporaneous notes. This wine has been consistent over many vintages for many years. Nice bouquet. some mineral, moderate complexity, interesting blend of varietals. Very nice, light to medium bodied wine. Decent concentration. Very good value.

2016 vintage

Good wine full flavour with lots of zing and character. Good life left in it

2016 vintage

Un classique, beau, bon et pas trop cher. Un brin sweet avec des épices et des pommes. Pas le plus long mais frais et sans accroc.

2016 vintage

Really great easy drinking wine. High acidity, citrus flavor.

2016 vintage

Medium yellow. Apple and some resiny notes. Lighter than the Ostertag Pinot Blanc, higher acidity, quite a bit of soil. Not much of a finish here and what is there is somewhat harsh.

2016 vintage

The color is striking as its straw yellow almost contrasts its flavors. On the palette the wine is all pear and ripe apple, and honeysuckle. The finish includes anise and is quite acidic.

2016 vintage

88. Drank with quiche Florentine. Citrus lemon and mineral nose. Continues in the mouth, with some added notes of crisp mineral, almost like mineral oil but in a good way. Paired well. Not a ton of depth, finishes fast. Would keep the pairings on the lighter side.

2016 vintage

Straw yellow; pears, honeysuckle, anise, minerals; pear/apple, light body, citrusy acidity, lingering finish Pleasing but thin. Decent sipper but better value out there.

2016 vintage

Good as always. Not very complex or concentrated but good enough to enjoy. 88~89/100.

2016 vintage

A good end of evening wine. Dissapointing when paired with roasted chicken, better the second evening.

2016 vintage

Passable sylvaner. Much better than the eberle viognier. Ok nose. Acidity softer than I would like, and a little thin, but paired well with turkey.

2016 vintage

Prettier version of E. Guigal Cotes du Rhone Blanc. Smooth, fragrant, medium concentrated fruits, nothing is spiky, well balanced. Very food friendly. Nice again.

2016 vintage

light color, aromatic wine with the riesling up front... gewurz in the back. no malo or barrique. high acids, moderate mid palate weight, touch of RS. balanced wine with short length, ok intensity, low complexity. really nice and appropriate wine. drink now.

2016 vintage

Blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc. More like Riesling than Gewurztraminer. Fresh than floral. A very balanced, pleasing Gentil. 88~89/100

2016 vintage

Very light and refreshing white wine. Fruit flavors mild, not overpowering. Great deal for the price.

2016 vintage

Wonderful wine for the price. Interesting flavor profile. I thought it improved with a little more chill than cellar temperature.

2016 vintage

Great bottle for $12. This wine has the acid, fruit, and weight. Fruit bowl of pear, lemon and apple.

2016 vintage

Tropical fruit, pretty nose, palate is pleasing without being sweet, dry muscat shines through. Great summer wine.

2016 vintage

Consistently an easy drinking wine with a great QPR. Light lemon, slight peach and enough acid to match well with many foods.

2016 vintage

Assembled from all the noble Alsace whites, this is giving a pure and aromatic, joyful everyday white to enjoy with food.

2016 vintage

Clear pale straw. Nose is clean and medium. White blossom, grapefruit, lime, pineapple hints of petrol. Dry with tantalizing medium (+) acidity. Body is light. Flavour is medium (+) and palate has lime zest, green apples, pineapple and a silky texture. Finish is medium (-). Interesting blend with nice mouth feel if only a longer finish. Feels like watching a blockbuster movie and forgetting about the story a week later.

2016 vintage

Nose: ripe, aromatic, peach, pear, spice, floral Palate: ripe, round and oily. Medium + alcohol. Good, fresh and easy-drinking.

2016 vintage

Blend of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, and Sylvaner. Medium-high intensity nose offers orange citrus and blossom, along with floral aromas. It's medium-bodied with good acidity supporting the orange, floral, and apple flavours. There's a nice mineral texture and underpinning. Dry. Very good finish length.

2016 vintage

Pas siper complexe, mais a étonamment bien vieilli pour un vin de 15$.

2005 vintage

Soft and crisp with fresh citrus fruit and a touch of sweetness Price "Less than $20 OH Retail"

2005 vintage

Apricot, pineapple nose, rather shy. Rounder palate than I I expected, but enough acidity to keep things together. Ripe passionfruit, pineapple and peach, with fine mineral tone. Short simple finish. pleasant enough, just simple. Decent QPR.

2005 vintage

Great nose of peach, apple, and a hint of minerals or petrol. Taste is a tart apple, ripe grapefruit and some flowers. Nice acidity but not overbearing. Served as a starter and was appreciated by all.

2005 vintage

Great nose of peach, apple, and a hint of minerals. Taste is a tart apple, ripe grapefruit and some flowers. Nice acidity but not overbearing. Delicious.

2005 vintage

Insane Alsatian nose full of peach blossoms, vanilla, lychee, caramel and apple. Great acid/sugar balance along with apple, vanilla, and pear on the palate. Delicious for under $15.

2005 vintage

Vin sans défaut, bien fait, juste assez typé pour être intéressant mais pas mémorable non plus. Un standard alsacien.

2005 vintage

Ok together smoked salmon with mushroom sauce and potato smash

2005 vintage

"Wines for the Holiday Table" Tasting (Fine's Cellar, Scottsdale) : Grapefruit, lime, petrol and spice. Rich finish.

2005 vintage

FINEs T-DAY wines - Nice nose, peach floral some spice.

2005 vintage

Mineral, petrol, grapefruit, citrus

2005 vintage

Drank with Chicken breast stuffed with ham dinner. Kind of an odd nose that I couldn't quite put my finger on.Taste was dry, light, crisp, and a little citrus. Decent acidity...Not a bad bottle at a decent price, but it didn't knock my socks off either. 86-87 points

2005 vintage

Gibby's Uncorked, Flight III (Gibby's Wine Den, Geneva, IL) : Very pale in color. Notes of minerals, spice and white flowers. Flavors of orchard fruit and minerals, with lifting acidity. Quite good for such a modetly priced wine.

2005 vintage

Pair with a really runny goat's milk cheese, and some Alsatian cured meats (or any cured bacon or ham).

2005 vintage

Fresh, crispy, and well balanced. More contained than a single varietal, but very interesting and aromatic. Drink now.

2005 vintage

Great intro to Alsatian wine. The blend gives it floral and fruit characteristics with a background of stone/minerality. I thought almost like Alsatian wine with American sensibilities (although some may say that is not a good thing). Definitely nice value for price.

2005 vintage

Crisp and refreshing. Very good.

2005 vintage

S'il y a des odeurs au paradis, Hugel doit en tirer quelques parfums. Il sent bon les fleurs, tout en présentant un charme tout particulier avec un ton minéral et de fruit blanc. Très pur et aérien. La bouche suit le nez avec des saveurs expressives, mais sans excès. Le vin vous incite à conclure à la grande discipline du producteur, puisque le vin est droit, sans maquillage boisé et sec.

2005 vintage

Sur SAQ.com Note de dégustation Des saveurs minérales, de carambole, de pêche blanche et de pamplemousse rose se côtoient dans ce vin sec, fruité, exotique, désaltérant, parfumé et fringant. Accord gourmand À servir frais, en apéritif ou avec un céviche de pétoncles, des asperges ou des crustacés. Commentaire L’assemblage des cépages nobles alsaciens, dit « Gentil », est une tradition séculaire que la maison Hugel a relancée. Les cinq variétés de raisin (gewurztraminer, tokay pinot gris, riesling, muscat et sylvaner) …

2005 vintage

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