The home of Trimbach Riesling

Trimbach is one of the largest wine producers in Alsace, France. Alsatian winegrowers since 1626, Trimbach’s estate vineyards now lie around the village of Ribeauvillé. Trimbach also sources grapes from others in the region to create its broad portfolio of wine. Trimbach Riesling Clos St. Hune is the flagship wine and 100% estate.

Clos St. Hune is a small parcel, just over 4 acres. It’s been held by Trimbach for 200 years. It produces a rich and focused dry Riesling which ages well. Trimbach holds the wine in bottle for 5 years before releasing it, ensuring  consumers only experience it when it is reaching its best.

Below are my reviews of eight Trimbach current releases, including the tremendous 2009 Trimbach Riesling Clos St. Hune.

2015 Trimbach Pinot Blanc Alsace 89 13.0% 750ml screwcap $20

Friendly, harmonious and tasty with red and yellow apples, apple blossom and lemon. Medium body. Generous, mouth-watering finish.

2013 Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve Alsace 90 13.5% 750ml $20

Sweet apples, white flowers and yellow peach aromas and flavors. The palate is juicy with medium+ body and satin texture. Long, tangy finish.

2013 Trimbach Gewurtztraminer Alsace 90 13.5% 750ml $24

Pretty and expressive but not over-the-top. Lychee, rose petal, jasmine and tangy nectarine. Medium+ body with very fine silky texture. Best served on the cool side.

2013 Trimbach Riesling Alsace 89 12.5% 750ml $22

Restrained aromas and flavors of lemon, green apple, spicy white flowers and nectarine. Medium+ body with peach pit minerality on the finish.

2012 Trimbach Riesling Reserve Alsace 90 13.0% 750ml $33

Lemon, dusty slate, tart green apple and delicate white flowers. Medium+ body and intensity, lengthy finish.

2009 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile Alsace 93 13.5% 750ml $75

Complex and attractive with medium+ intensity slate, chalk, lemon pith and green apple skin. Medium+ body with fine, silky texture and a very long finish. Sophisticated and age worthy.

2009 Trimbach Riesling Clos St. Hune Alsace 95 14.0% 750ml $250

So hard to put the glass down. Apricot skin, slate, delicate white flowers, lemon pith on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with building freshness and very fine, silky texture. Very long, saline finish.

2014 Trimbach Gewurtztraminer Vendange Tardive Alsace 92+ 13.5% 375ml $25

Lovely, concentrated aromas of ripe peach & apricot, honey, honeysuckle & brown sugar. Full-bodied and silky in the mouth. Sweet but sophisticated and not cloying. Long finish.

Copyright Fred Swan 2016. Photo courtesy of Trimbach. All rights reserved.