2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Gewürztraminer
Drinking Window 20 years or more
Classification Alsace AOC
Region Alsace
Soil Well-drained argilo-calcaire soils over a deep limestone base
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Sites Grand Cru Osterberg in Ribeauvillé and very old vines at the Muelforst site in Hunawihr
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel
Closure Cork
Production Details Selected late-harvest grapes were fermented in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation, followed by three months of ageing before estate bottling. Bottles remained in the cellar for several years before release; the sheet lists 750 ml and 375 ml formats.
Tasting Notes Medium gold; quince preserves, caramelized Mirabelle and lychee; sweet, succulent, full-bodied and elegant
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 80 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 9.17 g/L
Calories (estimated) 170 kcal / glass
150ml glass170 kcal
750ml bottle850 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Gewürztraminer
Region Alsace
Soil Well-drained argilo-calcaire soils over a deep limestone base
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Sites Grand Cru Osterberg in Ribeauvillé and very old vines at the Muelforst site in Hunawihr
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Technical specifications apply to the 37.5 cl half-bottle release (SKU 63970618).
Tasting Notes Honeyed botrytis, lychee, cantaloupe and stem ginger; ripe, restrained, sweet and balanced by acidity
Food Pairing Asian-fusion dishes, laksa and other spicy dishes; white meats in creamy sauce; foie gras
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 74 g/L
pH 3.87
Total Acidity 5.04 g/L
Calories (estimated) 155 kcal / glass
150ml glass155 kcal
750ml bottle775 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Gewürztraminer
Region Alsace
Soil Well-drained argilo-calcaire soils over a deep limestone base
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Sites Grand Cru Osterberg in Ribeauvillé and very old vines at the Muelforst site in Hunawihr
Botrytis Affected Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The 75 cl release is described as hand-selected, botrytised noble Gewürztraminer from the best vineyards and produced only in exceptional years. The analytical table reports 74 g/L residual sugar, while the vinification paragraph says natural residual sugar is over 80 g; this internal source conflict remains unresolved.
Tasting Notes Ham hock, celery root, brown spices, mint, honey, rose petals, spice and dusty botrytis; lusciously sweet and complex
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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)