Domaine Trimbach - Alsace Riesling Clos Sainte-Hune 100ème Anniversaire 2019
99/100
RVF
100/100
James Suckling
99/100
Bettane & Desseauve
98+/100
Robert Parker
“Finally, a vintage that’s a century old!”
“The greatest Clos Ste. Hune of all time? The beauty and elegance of this very young dry Alsace Riesling are literally breathtaking. It displays very subtle notes of white peach, great concentration, and such finesse in its extremely long and precise finish. However, patience is required, as this wine is so well-structured that it will take many years to reach its peak. ” (James Suckling 2020) • Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 3 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method).
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Eye
A clear, brilliant yellow color
Nose
Delicate notes of white flowers (chamomile, yarrow), fruit (mirabelle plums), and white pepper
Palate
Precise, dense, with magnificent acidity, concentration, and a salty finish
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
High point
Not before 2035
Drink before
2045+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with premium fish served with lemon butter, turbot in a salt crust, scallop carpaccio, Bresse chicken, or a truffle-based dish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 99/100
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
The nose is very mineral, hinting at a stony, shell limestone terroir—the Muschelkalk of Hunawihr. On the palate, the terroir’s smoky character is already strongly expressed, and a magnificent acidity gradually develops; this is undoubtedly a great vintage from Clos Sainte-Hune, one that promises a long aging potential. We’ll taste it again in a few years to see if it’s perfect—or just almost perfect.
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
Wine rated (2025 guide) 98+/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2019 Riesling Clos Ste Hune 100th Anniversary is very clear, fresh, and refreshing, with a precise, refined, and highly detailed nose that clearly reflects the terroir through salty lemon aromas. Generous yet refined on the palate, this is a more classic Riesling compared to the 2018, making it slightly more austere, less textured, but more precise and incredibly briny. The tannins are still a bit sharp but already play off the briny acidity, and I assure you this is a great, classic, balanced Riesling that will age beautifully over the years. Personally, I love this style (or this vintage) because it showcases the finesse and purity of the vineyard rather than its power and richness at this stage. Keep for at least 10 years or, if you can, 20 years. Tasted at the estate in April 2024 and on the occasion of Clos Ste Hune’s 100th anniversary in early November, with the same result, but a different note:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 99/100
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The monumental Clos Sainte-Hune combines intensity and brilliance: sleek, incredibly taut, rich in dry extract, and bursting with aromatic complexity, it will still be in top form half a century from now.
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
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 100/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The greatest Clos Ste. Hune of all time? The beauty and elegance of this very young dry Alsace Riesling are literally breathtaking. It displays very subtle notes of white peach, great concentration, and remarkable finesse in its extremely long and precise finish. However, patience is required, as this wine is so well-structured that it will take many years to reach its peak. Made from organically grown grapes. Best after 2024.
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