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2016 Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic-Emile

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May 26, 2024 - $57

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RATINGS

97+ Vinous / IWC

Complex, mint-accented aromas of nectarine, tangerine and powdered stone, plus a hint of licorice...bright, juicy and dense, showing outstanding acid-sugar balance and a penetrating juiciness to the stone fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes multilayered and very long, displaying noteworthy clarity and limy cut on the saline finish.

96James Suckling

The lemon-sherbet note here is really beautiful. Then comes a wealth of herbs, ranging from thyme to parsley, with a touch of sea salt, before turning to more floral nuances, such as cherries and almond blossom. The powerful acidity seems to surround the whole mouth and makes this almost like licking a lemon... Long and very elegant on the finish.

94Wine Spectator

...impressive freshness...razor-edged acidity cutting through crisp apple, melon and peach flavors. Briny, pure and crackling through a vibrant, lengthy finish marked by saline and petrol.

94Wine Enthusiast

...very subtle notes of beeswax and white truffle, but its core is packed with juicy Korean pear, lemon verbena and orange zest. Crackling acidity holds the firm structure, while sea-salt notes add to the intrigue. It ends with a lip-smacking finish.

93The Wine Advocate

...reveals a clear, bright and slightly flinty bouquet with citrus aromas and delicate intensity. Round and elegant on the palate...powerful, intense and complex cuvée with persistent salinity and remarkable phenolic structure.

PRODUCER

Trimbach

Maison Trimbach is a negociant in Alsace known for Rieslings. It was founded in 1626 by Jean Trimbach, and has been owned and operated by the Trimbach family ever since. The estate owns 63 acres and leases another 140 acres of vineyards, which are planted to 41% Riesling, 33% Gewurztraminer, 15% Pinot Gris and the remainder in Pinot Blanc and Muscat. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that the finest Trimbach wines come from the estate’s 3.2 acre Clos St.-Hune. He calls the wine from there “the quintessential Riesling. It is unquestionably the finest produced in France, and can rival any Riesling produced in the world.” .

REGION

France, Alsace

Alsace in northeastern France is so close to Germany that the wines of Alsace and Germany are often confused. Both are typically sold in distinctive, slim, long-necked bottles, and are made from the same grapes. Alsace has never officially been a part of Germany, though it was occupied by the German military in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wine writer Hugh Johnson has noted that despite German influences, Alsace’s “soul is entirely French. Alsace makes Germanic wines in the French way.” In contrast to German wines, Alsace wines generally are very dry, with a higher alcohol content and riper, more scented fruit. Alsace has 33,000 acres of vineyards, many of them in the picturesque foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The grapes of the region are Sylvaner, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir is also grown, though it is mainly used for Rosé wines. Alsace’s most admired wines are its Rieslings, which since 1985 may be designated as Grand Crus. Some 50 vineyards in the region have been classified as Grand Crus, and are allowed to use the appellation on their labels. Unlike all other French winemaking regions, Alsace labels are varietal, meaning that a wine made of Riesling, for example, is called Riesling. Official Alsace appellations include Cremant d’Alsace for sparkling wines.

TYPE

White Wine, Riesling

This white variety originated in Germany. It’s known for its strong flowery aromas and high acidity. Please note Rieslings can have dramatic differences as the grape can be used to make dry, semi-sweet, sweet and sparkling wines.