Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir100%
Drinking Window 2017-2027+
Region Alsace
Soil Red clay and limestone
Vineyard Yield 35 hL/ha
Sites Rotenberg vineyard, Ribeauvillé
Grape Clone Massale selection of Pommard Clos des Epenots
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method 100% Destemmed
Maceration 15 days
Lees Aging 6 months
Barrel Size foudre (large wooden cask)
Used Oak Only Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Only produced in exceptional vintages. Vines planted in 1985, approximately 32 years old at 2017 harvest. 100% destemmed grapes with 15-day maceration in stainless steel before aging in older large wooden casks (foudres). Bottled after 6 months aging on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
15 Route de Bergheim, 68150 Ribeauvillé, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 73 60 30
Email
Owner
Trimbach Family (12th-13th generations)
Cellarmaster
Pierre Trimbach (Winemaker)