PINOT GRIS VENDANGES TARDIVES
Maison Trimbach
APPELLATION
Alsace Contrôlée
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Pinot Gris
WINEMAKERS
Pierre Trimbach
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol
13.9%
93POINTS
92POINTS
The Trimbach’s have a purist vision. For three centuries and across 13 generations, the family has produced wines that are structured, longlived, 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 NOTESGrapes for Vendanges Tardives are left on the vine until they begin to dehydrate, allowing the sugars and phenolic compounds to concentrate. Sourced from the Ribeauville Grands Crus of Kirschberg and Osterberg, located above the Trimbach winery. 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,10–15 years or more.
TASTING NOTESGolden yellow with aromas of honey, apricot, toast, spices, vanilla, marzipan and butter. Aromatic components carry through to the palate, which finishes with strong fruit flavors and excellent grip. Delicious paired with foie gras, pork and fruit-based desserts. Also a wonderful accompaniment to blue or strong cheeses.
RESOURCES
Maison Trimbach Portfolio
