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! Brimming with aromas of kafir-lime, mirabelle plum and dried mint. The medium- to full-bodied palate is underrated in its power. The concentration seems to build with the chalky minerality of the overwhelming finish!" (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Bright yellow colour
Nose
Great aromatic complexity of citrus, white flowers, apricot, vine peach and mirabelle plum.
Mouth
Opulent, great aromatic precision, mineral finish, very fine.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2045+
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with sea urchins, oysters, lobster or blue lobster with lemon butter, roast poultry and gratin dauphinois, tagliatelle with chanterelle mushrooms, as well as veggie mezze...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) 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
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the wine:
Frédéric Emile takes on notes of dried flowers in 2018: its fine texture and slender frame distinguish it, as does its great persistence . For cellaring.
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.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 17,5/20
Vinous
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 98/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
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