Domaine Trimbach - The best vintages

Introducing the Trimbach estate

The beginning of this prestigious Alsatian estate, the Trimbach estatebegan in 1626. Jean-Trimbach was the estate's first winemaker. Since then, twelve generations of winemakers, from father to son, have led and continue to lead one of France's most prestigious estates.

Their qualities as winemakers need no further proof: they are rigorous, passionate and dedicated. Today is the day, Hubert Trimbach who runs the estate in partnership with his nephews Jean and Pierre, and his daughter Anne Trimbach.

The traditional character of the vineyards has been preserved, as have the exacting standards of the winemakers and their expertise in producing wines approaching perfection. A mastery that has earned them worldwide recognition as "Trimbach style among Alsace wines.

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Great vintages and best vintages

 

Riesling "Cuvée Frédéric Emile

Réserve Personnelle" range:

This terroir has given birth to the Frédéric Emile cuvée for many generations, with "Geisberg and Osterberg de Ribeauvillé" grapes. They face south and southeast. Yields for this cuvée are limited. The vines are around forty years old, and are planted on marl-limestone-sandstone and shell limestone soils. The grapes are selected at the end of October. This wine has an astonishing personality: dry, with great power and a noticeable minerality and finely chiseled acidity. These wines will develop for 20 years or more.

This cuvée has a number of variants, including the dry "Frédéric Emile" cuvée, as well as "Vendanges Tardives" and "Sélection de Grains Nobles" on certain vintages. In this article, we present the dry cuvée.

• TOP 1: Riesling " Cuvée Frédéric Emile " 1995 - Robert Parker: 95/100; Wine Spectator: 93/100
• TOP 2: Riesling " Cuvée Frédéric Emile " 2004 - Robert Parker: 95/100 
• TOP 3: Riesling " Cuvée Frédéric Emile " 2010 - Robert Parker : 94/100
• TOP 4: Riesling " Cuvée Frédéric Emile " 2012 - Robert Parker: 93+/100 
• TOP 5: Riesling " Cuvée Frédéric Emile " 1988 - Robert Parker : 93/100 

Riesling "Clos Sainte Hune

Prestige and Collection Wines

An exceptional terroir gives birth to this Riesling "Clos Sainte Hune", with "Rosacker" located in Hunawihr. It has belonged to the Trimbach family for over 200 years. This small vineyard covers 1.67 hectares. It faces south, southeast, and is around fifty years old. The soils are mainly limestone, with superb conditions, giving birth to fragrant Rieslings with a high concentration of fruit. A hint of minerality is noticeable on the palate. Around 8,000 bottles a year, which connoisseurs and collectors are snapping up on the market.

This is an exceptional wine for laying down. It will need at least 17 years to reach its peak. 5 years in the cellar before release.

Clos Sainte Hune", with its exceptional ageing potential, reaches its peak only seven to ten years after bottling.

• TOP 1: Riesling " Clos Sainte Hune " 1975 - Robert Parker: 98/100; Wine Spectator: 95/100
• TOP 2: Riesling " Clos Sainte Hune " 1983 - Robert Parker: 96/100; Wine Spectator: 95/100
• TOP 3: Riesling "Clos Sainte Hune" 1985 - Robert Parker: 96/100; Wine Spectator: 90/100
• TOP 4: Riesling " Clos Sainte Hune " 2013 - Robert Parker: 95+/100
• TOP 5: Riesling "Clos Sainte Hune" 1998 – Robert Parker: 95/100; Wine Spectator: 92/100

 

Gewurztraminer "Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre

Personal Reserve" range

Situated on marl-limestone soils with mainly "Keuper" gives birth to this wine in an ample and powerful style. It comes from old vines on the former estate of the Lords of Ribeaupierre. The grapes are pre-selected and harvested at very high ripeness. Floral and spicy notes are evident, and the wine is dry but rich, with a beautiful fruitiness that gives it a very sweet side. This long-ageing wine is produced only in the best vintages.

Made from old vines from the former wine estate of the Lords of Ribeaupierre, the grapes are selected and harvested at high maturity.

It will take 10 years or more to reach its peak.

• TOP 1: Gewurztraminer " Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre " 2013 - Robert Parker: 94/100; Wine Spectator: 92/100
• TOP 2: Gewurztraminer " Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre " 2012 - Robert Parker: 93+/100 
• TOP 3: Gewurztraminer " Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre " 2007 - Robert Parker: 92/100; Wine Spectator: 92/100
• TOP 4: Gewurztraminer " Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre " 2005 - Robert Parker: 92/100; Wine Spectator: 92/100
• TOP 5: Gewurztraminer " Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre " 2000 - Robert Parker: 91/100; Wine Spectator: 90/100

Gewurztraminer "Sélection de Grains Nobles

Prestige and Collection Wines

This Gewurztraminer "Sélection de Grains Nobles" is produced only in the finest vintages. Conditions must be excellent to obtain this unique wine. It is necessary to obtain 18.2° during the harvest, which is complicated to achieve on the Osterberg and the old vines of Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr.

It will need 10 to 15 years or more of cellaring before reaching perfection. Enjoy it with rich dishes or desserts.

TOP 1: Gewurztraminer "Sélection de Grains Nobles" Out of choice 2000 – Robert Parker: 97/100; Wine Spectator: 95/100

TOP 2: Gewurztraminer " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 2007 - Robert Parker: 96/100; Wine Spectator: 94/100

TOP 3: Gewurztraminer " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 1989 - Robert Parker: 95/100

TOP 4: Gewurztraminer " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 1983 - Robert Parker: 95/100 

TOP 5: Gewurztraminer " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 2008 - Robert Parker: 91/100; Wine Spectator: 95/100

Late Harvest Gewurztraminer

Prestige and Collection Wines

For this cuvée, the aim is to achieve the incredible quality of over-ripe grapes, with botrytis or just the impact of the sun: "passerillés". Almost every time Mr. Pierre Trimbach produces Gewurztraminer "Vendanges Tardives", the presence of noble rot is well marked. This gives the wine a bright, full-bodied character. On the other hand, the raisined grapes are more powerful, but with finesse. These wines can be kept for 10 to 15 years, or even longer, depending on the vintage.

TOP 1: Gewurztraminer " Vendanges Tardives " 2007 - Robert Parker: 94/100; Wine Spectator: 92/100

TOP 2: Gewurztraminer " Vendanges Tardives " 2000 - Robert Parker: 93/100; Wine Spectator: 94/100

TOP 3: Gewurztraminer " Vendanges Tardives " 1971 - Robert Parker : 93/100

TOP 4: Gewurztraminer " Vendanges Tardives " 1998 - Robert Parker: 93/100; Wine Spectator: 92/100

TOP 5: Gewurztraminer " Vendanges Tardives " 1997 - Robert Parker : 93/100

Late Harvest Pinot Gris

Prestige and Collection Wines

VT Pinot Gris is produced only in the best vintages. It is very delicate to handle, as the thinness of its skin makes it extremely fragile. This means it is sometimes powerless against rain or other inclement weather, which can lead to grape rot. Legislation governing late harvesting and selection of noble grapes requires a high alcohol content: 15.3%. This wine will also keep for 10 to 15 years or more, depending on the vintage.

TOP 1: Pinot Gris " Vendanges Tardives " 2008 - Robert Parker: 93/100; Wine Spectator: 92/100

TOP 2: Pinot Gris " Vendanges Tardives " 2000 - Robert Parker: 92/100; Wine Spectator: 91/100

Pinot Gris "Sélection de Grains Nobles

Prestige and Collection Wines

This wine is produced only in the best vintages. You've probably already heard of the 1989, 1990 or 2000. Incredible natural sugar combined with astonishingly high acidity. This comes from the noble rot "botrytis cinerea". This marvelous jewel will keep for 20 to 30 years or more, depending on the vintage!

• TOP 1: Pinot Gris "Sélection de Grains Nobles" 2005 – Robert Parker: 95/100; Wine Spectator: 97/100
• TOP 2: Pinot Gris " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 2007 - Robert Parker: 95/100
• TOP 3: Pinot Gris " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 1994 - Wine Spectator : 93/100
• TOP 4: Pinot Gris " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 2000 -  Wine Spectator : 92/100
• TOP 5: Pinot Gris " Sélection de Grains Nobles " 2011 - Robert Parker: 90/100 

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