Maison Hugel : Gewurztraminer "Jubilée" 2007

Wine Advocate-Parker :
Originating primarily in the clay-rich, Grand Cru-rated Sporen, Hugel's 2007 Gewurztraminer Jubilee leads with mint, sweet pea, and rose petal, all of which set the tone for an oily, rich, yet metaphorically-speaking cooling, soothing palate impression, ironic in view of the fact that - at 14.5% alcohol - the wine sets a record for this cuvee. Underlying meat stock and smoky peat add depth, and a burst of brown spices informs a finish in which I can find no heat.