The first traces of the Hugel family in Alsace can be traced back to the XVth century.
Some two centuries later, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riquewihr. In 1639 he was made a freeman of the city and soon took charge of the very powerful Corporation of Winegrowers.
During the XVIIIth and XIXth centuries, the Hugel family gained an enviable reputation for their winegrowing skills and for the meticulous way in which they cultivated their vineyards.
In 1902, Frederic Emile Hugel left the old family property and established himself in premises in the centre of Riquewihr which still form the heart of the family business.
Today Hugel is the family-owned business. And Frederic’s three sons - Georges, Jean and André run the company. They have strictly followed this same course, and they have obtained official recognition for Alsace late-harvest "Vendange Tardive" and "Selection de Grains Nobles" wines. By their perseverance and hard work they proved that Alsace wines merited a place among the finest wines in the world.
