2023 Famille Hugel Pinot Blanc Classic, Alsace

Famille Hugel Pinot Blanc Classic from Alsace is a charming, understated white that captures the quiet elegance of this historic region. The Hugel family has been making wine in Riquewihr since 1639, with over a dozen generations devoted to producing wines of finesse, typicity and age-worthiness. Their Pinot Blanc Classic is a perfect example of why Alsace is such a stronghold for this variety.

Sourced from vineyards surrounding Riquewihr with limestone-rich soils and a cool continental climate, this wine shows purity and gentle complexity. It opens with soft orchard fruit notes—think pear, white peach and apple blossom—alongside hints of lemon zest and subtle spice. On the palate, it’s dry, rounded and fresh, with excellent balance and a smooth, lightly creamy texture from extended lees contact.

Pinot Blanc often flies under the radar, but this is a quietly brilliant expression: versatile, food-friendly, and always elegant. Pair it with quiche Lorraine, roast chicken, sushi or soft cheeses like Comté or Chaource.