Producer Notes
The Trimbach’s have a purist vision. For three centuries and across 13
generations, the family has produced wines that are structured, longlived, fruity, elegant and balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. The
family personally looks after each operation, from planting to harvests
and from vinification to bottling.
The viticultural origin of the Trimbach family dates back to 1626, when
Jean Trimbach, was recognized as a citizen of Riquewihr. From then
on, the Trimbach’s were renowned for their wine-growing. Maison
Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated around Ribeauville (Ribeauville,
Hunawihr, Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and Mittlewihr). They
benefit from the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks to the Vosges
Mountains protection, which preserves the plain from the rain. The
vineyards were planted on the Ribeauville’s fault line that fractured 50
million years ago between the Vosges Mountain range and the Black
Forest offering a mosaic of terroirs including the complex calcareous
limestone and bio-degraded seashell fossils called “Muschelkalk.”
Trimbach Réserves are the result of a rigorous selection from mostly old
vineyards in Ribeauvillé and the surrounding villages, producing more
complex wines with longer ageing potential.
APPELLATION
Alsace, France
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
100% Pinot Gris
WINEMAKING & VINTAGE NOTES
Sourced from the Trimbach’s family’s own vineyards and from growers
with whom the family has long-term relationships. The wine is fermented
to complete dryness in temperature-controlled stainless steel and
concrete vats. There is no secondary malolactic fermentation in order
to maintain as much natural acidity as possible.
AGEING
Bottles remain in the cellar for several years before reaching the
marketplace, ensuring the wine is ready to drink upon release.
TASTING NOTES
Very ripe and harmonious style, rich with yellow juicy peaches on the
nose as well as ripe pears: full bodied with ripe smoky tropical fruit
flavors and a long, slightly nutty finish. Rich and fragrant, a delightful
discovery for many wine lovers.
An excellent companion to fish, especially salmon or oily fish, also
white fish in a richer sauce, scallops, white meat, veal and chicken,
pâtés, and mushrooms. Pairs well with Fusion cuisines as well as spicy
cuisines, Chinese food, Indian cuisine, curries and sushis, etc.
93 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST
92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR
Producer Trimbach
Category Wine - Still - White
Grape Pinot Gris
Geography Alsace, France
alc 14%
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