Domaine Trimbach - Riesling Sélection de Vieilles Vignes 2016
15/20
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
A deep, complex wine with a mineral structure, it is very expressive and elegant, dense and balanced with a long, intense, aromatic finish and persistent salinity. A remarkable Riesling worthy of the 1st growths!
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Eye
Clear colour with green highlights
Nose
Intense floral and spicy notes
Mouth
Rich, concentrated and elegant. Long, complex finish with lemony, mineral notes. Develops lovely complexity, crystalline fruit and fine, precise acidity.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with a platter of shellfish, a selection of goat's cheeses or blue-veined cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
The Ribeauvillé winery is slowly evolving to keep up with the times. After having taken the turn towards grand cru wines, Trimbach is in the process of converting to organic production (certification planned for 2023). The process will require the involvement of grape and wine suppliers. Here, Riesling is king (55% of volumes). The terroirs are ideal: marl-limestone (Geisberg, Mandelberg, Clos-saint-Hune au Rosacker) or granite (Schlossberg, Brand). The cuvée frédéric-émile blends the grand crus Osterberg and Geisberg. The 2017 and 2019 vintages will make history.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Appears more sluggish than the reserve cuvée, even though it has a nice salivating power.
About the domain :
Trimbach, a landmark winery that stands proudly in the beautiful city of the minstrels, delights wine-lovers with its legendary Frédéric-Émile and Clos Sainte-Hune cuvées. From vintage to vintage, Pierre Trimbach vinifies Riesling in a vertical, dry style. His brother Jean manages worldwide sales. They are now supported by the new generation, Anne and Frédérique (Pierre's daughters) and Pauline and Julien (Jean's children). The family vinifies close to 60 hectares of property and around 100 hectares of purchased grapes. Since 2009, some of the grand crus have been claimed by Jean Trimbach and directly allocated in small quantities to the world's finest tables. Jean Trimbach is making an undeniable contribution to the development of Alsace wines, with emblematic cuvées at international level, while producing entry-level wines of consistent quality. The Pinot Noir range still has room for improvement.
Vinous
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
on 2 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PAUL M. Published on 25/08/2019
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Note and review by M. JEAN - FRANCOIS L. Published on 13/08/2019
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