2020 Technical Specifications
Region Alsace
Harvest Dates mid-September 2020
Production Details The 2020 vintage had a mild winter and spring, flowering in early June, and a very dry, hot summer and early autumn. Later rain aided optimal ripening. Small, compact bunches were harvested in mid-September at small yields, with healthy fruit, preserved acidity from cool nights and strong concentration.
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 23 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.85 g/L
Calories (estimated) 135 kcal / glass
150ml glass135 kcal
750ml bottle675 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris100%
Classification Alsace AOC
Region Alsace
Sites Selected parcels in Grand Cru Osterberg and Wiebaum Vineyard in Ribeauvillé
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Grapes hand harvested close to vendages tardives ripeness levels. Gently pressed in pneumatic press. Juice runs into cellar by gravity and clarifies naturally prior to fermentation. Ferments in stainless steel at controlled temperature for 2 to 3 weeks. Wine is not oak-aged. Bottling done early to preserve freshness. Bottles remain in cellar for several years before release.
Tasting Notes Wine Spectator (March 2026): marzipan, orange cream, salted brioche, bitter herbs, dried leaves, succulent acidity, creamy texture and honeyed depth. Wine Enthusiast (April 2026): gingerbread, star anise, quince paste, baked apple, rounded texture and vibrant acidity.
Critics Ratings 92 Wine Spectator (March 2026); 92 Wine Enthusiast (April 2026)
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Drinking Window Drink now through 2027
Classification Alsace AOC
Region Alsace
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Selected parcels in Grand Cru Osterberg and Wiebaum Vineyard in Ribeauvillé
Fermentation Vessels stainless steel
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Made only in exceptional vintages. Grapes were hand harvested near Vendanges Tardives ripeness, gently pneumatic-pressed, gravity-fed to the cellar and naturally clarified. Fermentation lasted 2–3 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel. The wine received no oak aging, was bottled early to preserve freshness and remained in the cellar for several years before release.
Tasting Notes Pale gold; rich and fragrant, with apricot, ripe pear and mango plus a botrytis-like aromatic note; full-bodied, very ripe-fruited, rich and supported by good acidity.
Food Pairing Lobster, poultry or white meats
Critics Ratings 95 Wine Advocate (March 2023); 93 Wine Spectator (January 2024); 93 Wine Enthusiast (April 2023); 91 Vinous (September 2018)
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1000232 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
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)