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Domaine Trimbach - Alsace Riesling Clos Sainte-Hune 2020
Domaine Trimbach - Alsace Riesling Clos Sainte-Hune 2020

Domaine Trimbach - Alsace Riesling Clos Sainte-Hune 2020

Alsace|White wine|Organic
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5/5 (2018 / 2 customers)

100/100

Yves Beck

99/100

James Suckling

98/100

RVF

96/100

Vinous

Riesling
long finale
promising
legendary

“'Master of its own destiny, it looks you straight in the eye like no other great dry white wine in the world does.' (James Suckling 2022)”

“Hints of almonds and spices in the bouquet of the 2020, which also displays minerality. Deep and complex, the wine stands out for its delicate character and its exceptional ability to balance fullness with subtlety, and maturity with freshness. Hints of citrus blend with the minerality, notes of stone fruit, and a touch of spice. On the palate, the wine impresses with its ability to balance intensity, verve, passion, and finesse. It is precisely in such cases that an exceptional wine truly shines—when it is capable of expressing itself across multiple dimensions. A wine that shines with its well-developed, persistent, full-bodied, and harmonious character. It is grand, it is young—probably too young—but it is incredibly good… and perfectly balanced. For me, it is one of the greatest Alsatian wines I have ever tasted.” (Yves Beck 2025). • Delivery in a wooden crate is available when ordering a single bottle of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method).

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Estate

Domaine Trimbach

Vintage

Riesling Clos Sainte Hune

Vintage

2020

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

Limestone soil (yellow and shell-rich) known as Muschelkalk

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Grapes are crushed and pressed, then vinified in stainless steel tanks and old oak barrels; no malolactic fermentation

Livestock Farming

Aged 5 years in the cellar before release

Alcohol content

13.70%

Residual sugars

3.8 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

A clear, brilliant yellow color

Nose

Delicate, slightly smoky, white flowers, mirabelle plum skin, white pepper, very pure

Palate

Silky and precise, dense texture, lovely acidity, a salty, concentrated finish, and excellent length

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

1 hour before

Apogee

2030–2050+

Drink before

2040+

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with fine fish served with whipped butter flavored with oyster juice and Robuchon-style mashed potatoes, glazed eel, sea bream carpaccio, scallops with caviar, Bresse poultry, or a truffle-based dish...

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Bettane & Desseauve

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 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 to this: 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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2027 guide) 98/100

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:

Subtle yet brimming with vitality, Clos Sainte Hune displays a stunning complexity of flavors and an impeccable elegance. An intense, minty freshness softens its still somewhat austere character.

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 grand cru wines 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 iconic vintages, while also producing entry-level wines of consistent quality. The range of Pinot Noirs still has room for improvement.
Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The 2020 Riesling Clos Sainte Hune comes from a 1.6-hectare plot located in the Rosacker Grand Cru. The nose is consistently smoky and earthy, with notes of mirabelle plum skin. On the palate, it is immediately creamy, with a lovely note of fresh and cooked mirabelle plum, which highlights the charm of the stone fruit—which, for now, dominates the essential minerality and concentration. The fruity charm conceals the terroir’s essential depth and freshness, its profound minerality, and its magnificent, extremely balanced texture. The finish is salty, concentrated, and tangy. A picture of balance. (Very dry)
James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 99/100

Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

As incredibly dense as it is precise and concentrated, this wine possesses exceptional purity and originality. Master of its own destiny, it looks you straight in the eye like no other great dry white wine in the world does. The finish is extraordinary—dazzling, stimulating, and inspiring. And, yes, it also boasts wonderful fruitiness, a very invigorating acidity, subtle minerality, and so much more! Enjoy it as soon as it’s released in 2024.
Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2025 guide) 100/100

About the wine:

The 2020 vintage’s bouquet features hints of almonds and spices, along with minerality. This deep wine stands out for its delicate character and its exceptional ability to balance fullness with subtlety, and maturity with freshness. Citrus nuances blend with the minerality, notes of stone fruit, and a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine impresses with its ability to balance intensity, verve, passion, and finesse. It is precisely in such cases that an exceptional wine truly shines—when it is capable of expressing itself across multiple dimensions. A wine that shines with its fully developed, persistent, full-bodied, and harmonious character. It is grand, it is young—probably too young—but it is incredibly good… and perfectly balanced. For me, it is one of the greatest Alsatian wines I have ever tasted. 2025–2070

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