GEWURZTRAMINER VENDANGES TARDIVES

Maison Trimbach

APPELLATION

Alsace Contrôlée

GRAPE VARIETIES

100% GEWURZTRAMINER

WINEMAKERS

Pierre Trimbach

TECHNICAL DATA

Alcohol
13.5%

2014

95POINTS

Wine Advocate
JUNE 2017
2011

92POINTS

Vinous
NOVEMBER 2012
BACKGROUND

The Trimbach’s have a purist vision. For three centuries and across 13 generations, the family has produced wines that are structured, long-lived, 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.”

WINEMAKING & VINTAGE NOTES

Grapes are sourced from Grand Cru Osterberg in Ribeauville and very old vines planted at the Muelforst site in Hunawihr. The well-drained vineyards, facing South, contain argilo-cacaire soils over a deep limestone base, excellent for growing Gewurztraminer. The yield is only 25 hl/ha. Fermented in stainless steel, with no malolactic fermentation to preserve natural fruit acidity, followed by three months ageing before and estate bottling. Bottles remain in the cellar for several years before release, ensuring the wines are both ready to drink but also hold great ageing potential–20 years or more.

TASTING NOTES

Medium gold with aromas of quince preserves, caramelized Mirabelle and lychee. Sweet, succulent, full-bodied and elegant. Outstanding paired with foie gras, pork and fruit based desserts. Also, a phenomenal accompaniment to authentic Munster cheese.

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Maison Trimbach Portfolio

“FRÉDÉRIC ÉMILE” RIESLING
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“RÉSERVE PERSONNELLE” PINOT GRIS
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“CUVÉE DES SEIGNEURS DE RIBEAUPIERRE” GEWURZTRAMINER
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“RÉSERVE PERSONNELLE” PINOT NOIR
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“RÉSERVE” RIESLING
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RIESLING “VIEILLES VIGNES”
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RIESLING 390th ANNIVERSARY 2016
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“RÉSERVE” PINOT GRIS
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RÉSERVE - DRY MUSCAT
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“RÉSERVE” PINOT NOIR
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“CLASSIC” RIESLING
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“CLASSIC” GEWURZTRAMINER
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“CLASSIC” PINOT BLANC
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GRAND CRU SCHLOSSBERG RIESLING
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GRAND CRU MANDELBERG RIESLING
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GRAND CRU GEISBERG - VIGNOBLE DU COUVENT DE RIBEAUVILLÉ RIESLING
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GRAND CRU BRAND RIESLING
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CLOS STE HUNE RIESLING
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PINOT GRIS VENDANGES TARDIVES
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PINOT GRIS SÉLECTION DE GRAINS NOBLES
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GEWURZTRAMINER VENDANGES TARDIVES
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GEWURZTRAMINER SÉLECTION DE GRAINS NOBLES “HORS CHOIX”
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MIRABELLE “GRANDE RÉSERVE” PLUM BRANDY
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KIRSCH “GRANDE RÉSERVE” CHERRY BRANDY
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POIRE WILLIAM “GRANDE RÉSERVE” WILLIAM PEAR BRANDY
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FRAMBOISE “GRANDE RÉSERVE” RASPBERRY BRANDY
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LIQUEUR DE POIRE, PEAR LIQUEUR
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LIQUEUR DE FRAMBOISE, RASPBERRY LIQUEUR
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