Domaine Trimbach - Riesling Sélection de Vieilles Vignes 2016
15/20
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
A deep and complex wine with a mineral structure, it is highly expressive and elegant, dense and well-balanced, with a long, intense, and aromatic finish and a lingering salinity. A remarkable Riesling worthy of the 1er Crus!
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Eye
Crystal-clear color with green highlights
Nose
Intense with floral and spicy notes
Palate
Rich, concentrated, and elegant. A long, complex finish with citrus and mineral notes. It develops beautiful complexity, crystalline fruitiness, and a fine, precise acidity.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a platter of shellfish and crustaceans, or a selection of goat cheese or blue cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The Ribeauvillé winery is slowly evolving to keep pace with the times. After shifting its focus to grand cru wines, Trimbach is in the process of converting to organic farming (certification expected in 2023). This transition will require the involvement of its grape and wine suppliers. Here, Riesling reigns supreme (55% of production). The terroirs are well-suited: marl-limestone (Geisberg, Mandelberg, Clos-Saint-Hune in Rosacker) or granite (Schlossberg, Brand). The Frédéric-Émile cuvée blends the Osterberg and Geisberg grands crus. The 2017 and 2019 vintages will go down in history.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2023 guide) 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)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Seems lighter than the Réserve, even though it has a lovely mouth-watering intensity
About the estate:
A must-visit winery that stands proudly in the beautiful town of the minstrels, Trimbach delights wine lovers with its legendary Frédéric-Émile and Clos Sainte-Hune vintages. Depending on the vintage, Pierre Trimbach crafts Riesling with a vertical approach, always in a dry style. His brother Jean oversees global sales. They are now supported by the next generation: Anne and Frédérique (Pierre’s daughters) and Pauline and Julien (Jean’s children). The family produces wine from nearly 60 hectares of their own vineyards and about 100 hectares of purchased grapes. Certain grand cru wines have been designated as such since 2009 and are directly allocated in small quantities by Jean Trimbach to the world’s finest restaurants. The estate undeniably contributes to the promotion of Alsace wines with internationally renowned cuvées, while also producing entry-level wines of consistent quality. The range of Pinot Noirs still has room for improvement.
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. JEAN PAUL M. Posted on August 25, 2019
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Review by Mr. JEAN - FRANCOIS L. Published on August 13, 2019
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