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 supremely elegant dry Riesling from the hot, dry 2018 vintage! Bursting with aromas of kaffir lime, mirabelle plum, and dried mint. The medium-bodied to full-bodied palate has a great, often underestimated power. The concentration seems to intensify with the chalky minerality of the overwhelming finish!” (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Beautiful, bright yellow dress
Nose
A rich, complex bouquet of citrus, white flowers, apricot, vineyard peach, and mirabelle plum
Palate
Opulent, with great aromatic precision and a mineral finish, all with great finesse
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2045+
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs beautifully with sea urchins, oysters, spiny lobster or blue lobster with lemon butter, roast poultry with gratin dauphinois, tagliatelle with chanterelle mushrooms, as well as vegetarian mezze…
Bettane & Desseauve
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 production (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
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 truly great estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that—thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines—belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
In 2018, Frédéric Emile exhibits notes of dried flowers: its delicate texture and slender structure set it apart, as does its long finish. Best cellared.
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. Across the vintages, 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 estate-owned vineyards and about 100 hectares of purchased grapes. Certain grands crus 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 recognition of Alsace wines through its internationally renowned cuvées, while also 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 winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
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