Domaine Trimbach - Alsace Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives 2017

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

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

About the wine:

Bright yellow-gold. Seductive aromas of peach nectar, honey, crystallized pineapple and sweet spices; spicy botrytis notes (nail polish, ginger) emerge on aeration. Silky and dense, it offers ripe apricot, sweet citrus and honey flavors, nicely lifted by ripe acidity and enhanced by a lingering spicy nuance. The finish is long and smooth. This is a selection of grapes from the same terroirs as the Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre. Mostly from passerillage (air-dried grapes) in 2017, but there was also a small presence of noble rot which is particularly evident on the nose (the hint of nail polish and exotic fruit notes).

James Suckling

About the wine:

There are very spicy aromas here, with a profusion of peaches and pears too. The palate is elegant, velvety and seductively fresh, with a fine, elegant finish and a very soft fruity core. Available in 2-3 years. For drinking or cellaring.