Domaine Trimbach - Alsace Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 2018
98/100
James Suckling
97/100
Robert Parker
95/100
RVF
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"Promising" (Parker)
"A super elegant dry Riesling for the hot, dry 2018 vintage! Bursting with aromas of kaffir lime, mirabelle plum, and dried mint. The medium-bodied to full-bodied palate has great understatement. The concentration seems to intensify with the chalky minerality of the overwhelming finish!" (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Beautiful bright yellow color
Nose
Highly complex aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers, apricot, vineyard peach, and mirabelle plum.
Mouth
Opulent, great aromatic precision, mineral finish, very refined
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2045+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with sea urchins, oysters, lobster or blue lobster with lemon butter, roast poultry and gratin dauphinois, tagliatelle with chanterelle mushrooms, as well as vegetarian mezze...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
The Ribeauvillé estate is slowly evolving to keep pace with the times. After shifting its focus to grand cru wines, Trimbach is now converting to organic farming (certification expected in 2023). The process will involve its grape and wine suppliers. Riesling reigns supreme here (55% of production). The terroirs are ideal: marl-limestone (Geisberg, Mandelberg, Clos-Saint-Hune au 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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
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 (2025 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Frédéric Emile takes notes of dried flowers in 2018: its delicate texture and slender structure set it apart, as does its great persistence. To be cellared.
About the estate:
A must-visit estate that stands proudly in the beautiful city of musicians, Trimbach delights wine lovers with its legendary Frédéric-Émile and Clos Sainte-Hune vintages. Depending on the vintage, Pierre Trimbach vinifies Riesling in a vertical style, always dry. His brother Jean manages sales worldwide. They are now supported by the new generation, Anne and Frédérique (Pierre's daughters) and Pauline and Julien (Jean's children). The family vinifies nearly 60 hectares of their own vineyards and around 100 hectares of purchased grapes. Certain grands crus have been claimed since 2009 and are allocated directly in small quantities by Jean Trimbach to the world's finest restaurants. The house undeniably contributes to the promotion of Alsace wines with internationally renowned vintages, while producing entry-level wines of consistent quality. The range of Pinot Noirs still has room for improvement.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17,5/20
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
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