Domaine Trimbach - Pinot Gris Réserve 2018
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Pear delicacy"
"Only a hint of freshly cut ripe pear skin appears briefly on the nose of this wine. The palate presents a precise picture of ripe, concentrated green pear that comes across with purity, precision, and restraint. All the fruit is there, but instead of rounding out, it flies away with freshness, which is a real feat in 2018. The finish is dry and lively. (Wine Enthusiast 2020)
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Eye
Beautiful pale yellow color
Nose
Aromas of ripe pear, dried fruit, apricot, acacia honey
Mouth
Fleshy, creamy with a nice tension
Serve
at 8-10°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with veal blanquette, chicken stew, fatty fish such as salmon with sorrel, Savoyard fondue, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
The Ribeauvillé estate is slowly evolving to keep pace with the times. After shifting its focus to grand cru wines, Trimbach is now converting to organic farming (certification expected in 2023). The process will involve its grape and wine suppliers. Riesling reigns supreme here (55% of production). The terroirs are ideal: marl-limestone (Geisberg, Mandelberg, Clos-Saint-Hune au 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
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
A must-visit estate that stands proudly in the beautiful city of musicians, Trimbach delights wine lovers with its legendary Frédéric-Émile and Clos Sainte-Hune vintages. Depending on the vintage, Pierre Trimbach vinifies Riesling in a vertical style, always dry. His brother Jean manages sales worldwide. They are now supported by the new generation, Anne and Frédérique (Pierre's daughters) and Pauline and Julien (Jean's children). The family vinifies nearly 60 hectares of their own vineyards and around 100 hectares of purchased grapes. Certain grands crus have been claimed since 2009 and are allocated directly in small quantities by Jean Trimbach to the world's finest restaurants. The house undeniably contributes to the promotion of Alsace wines with internationally renowned vintages, while producing entry-level wines of consistent quality. The range of Pinot Noirs still has room for improvement.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Only a hint of freshly cut ripe pear skin appears briefly on the nose of this wine. The palate presents a precise picture of ripe, concentrated green pear that comes across with purity, precision, and restraint. All the fruit is there, but instead of rounding out, it flies away with freshness, which is a real feat in 2018. The finish is dry and lively.
Vinous
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
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