Domaine Trimbach - Alsace Riesling Réserve 2021

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

The Ribeauvillé winery is slowly evolving to keep up with the times. Trimbach, which has made the switch to Grand Cru wines, is currently undergoing organic conversion (certification planned for 2023). The process will require the involvement of grape and wine suppliers. Here, Riesling is king (55% of volumes). The terroirs are ideal: marl-limestone (Geisberg, Mandelberg, Clos-saint-Hune au Rosacker) or granite (Schlossberg, Brand). The cuvée frédéric-émile blends the grand crus Osterberg and Geisberg. The 2017 and 2019 vintages will make history.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

About the domain :

Trimbach, a landmark winery that stands proudly in the beautiful city of the minstrels, delights wine-lovers with its legendary Frédéric-Émile and Clos Sainte-Hune cuvées. From vintage to vintage, Pierre Trimbach vinifies Riesling in a vertical, dry style. His brother Jean manages worldwide sales. They are now supported by the new generation, Anne and Frédérique (Pierre's daughters) and Pauline and Julien (Jean's children). The family vinifies close to 60 hectares of property and around 100 hectares of purchased grapes. Since 2009, some of the grand crus have been claimed by Jean Trimbach and directly allocated in small quantities to the world's finest tables. Jean Trimbach is making an undeniable contribution to the development of Alsace wines, with emblematic cuvées at international level, while producing entry-level wines of consistent quality. The Pinot Noir range still has room for improvement.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

This Riesling Réserve 2021 is made exclusively from estate-grown grapes from the villages of Bergheim and Ribeauvillé. On the nose, a touch of reducing smoke reveals a subtle perfume of tangerine. On the palate, there's a lovely structure of taut stone and soft nuances of mirabelle plum, as well as great concentration and depth. Well-balanced and fresh. It will improve with age (dry to perfection).

James Suckling

About the wine:

This elegant, medium-density dry Riesling is bursting with white tree fruit aromas and notes of spring flowers and garden herbs. You can't fault its charm, but you can't fault its balance and structure either. The finish is long and bright, with citrus notes. Made from old vines and organic grapes from the villages of Ribeauvillé and Bergheim. Drink now.