Gewurtzraminer vendanges tardives 2010 Dom Hugel

A great speciality of the Hugel family for several generations, these wines are made from over-ripe grapes which are harvested well after the traditional harvest. The action of the noble rot gives them an almost unlimited capacity for ageing. They belong to the elite of the greatest wines of France. The winter of 2010 was particularly harsh with more than 30 days below zero and a minimum of -17°. These wines are made from over-ripe grapes and are harvested well after the traditional harvest and only in the best years. The action of the noble rot (botrytis cinerea) gives them an almost unlimited capacity for ageing. The colour is brilliant, young, dense and concentrated with light green reflections, spring leaves, young fir buds, light straw yellow with a beautiful pale gold sheen. On the palate it is a spontaneous delight, perfectly harmonious and melted, tender, mellow, juicy, pulpy, ample, winey, suave and velvety. A sensation of finesse and refinement persists despite the sweetness due to the over-ripeness with perfect harmony.