Domaine Trimbach - Pinot Gris Réserve 2018
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
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 presents itself with purity, precision and restraint. All the fruit is there, but instead of rounding off, it soars with freshness, which is quite a feat in 2018. The finish is dry and lively." (Wine Enthusiast 2020)
Features
Estate
Domaine Trimbach
Cuvée
Pinot Gris Réserve
Vintage
2018
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Gris
Terroirs
Calcareous, calcareous-sandstone, dolomitic Muschelkalk and Keuper marl soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Grapes destemmed and gently pressed, vinified in stainless steel vats and old tuns.
Breeding
2 years of ageing in the cellar after bottling
Alcohol content
13,97%
Residual sugars
6.2 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful pale yellow color
Nose
Aromas of ripe pear, dried fruit, apricot and accacia honey.
Mouth
Fleshy, unctuous with a nice tension
Serve
at 8-10°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with blanquette de veau, poule au pot, oily fish such as salmon with sorrel, fondue savoyarde...
Domaine Trimbach
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
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
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
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.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Only a hint of freshly cut ripe pear rind appears briefly on the nose of this wine. The palate presents a precise picture of ripe, concentrated green pear that presents itself with purity, precision and restraint. All the fruit is there, but instead of rounding off, it soars with freshness, which is quite a feat in 2018. The finish is dry and lively.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Customer reviews
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