Domaine Trimbach - Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 2014

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Crystal-clear purity, a finely crafted palate, the freshness of spring water—a great Frédéric-Émile in the making, already showing a slightly spicy finish.

About the estate:

The Ribeauvillé winery is gradually 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

About the wine:

The 2014 Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile has a very complex nose—clear, intense, smoky, and lemony. Crisp, fresh, straightforward, and very mineral on the nose, it is a pure yet complex Riesling, intense and stony, and somewhat austere at the moment. With a racy acidity, yet concentrated and mineral on the palate, it is an exceptional dry Riesling with great tension. Serve in 10, 20, or even 30 years.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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 profile, 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 Crus have been designated 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

James Suckling

About the wine:

Plenty of minerality and notes of sliced apple, with hints of orange and apple peel. Develops into a wine with a steely character. Full-bodied, elegant, and brilliant. Very lively. Superb finish. Ready to drink now or for aging.