The F.E. Trimbach Riesling Réserve 2019 exemplifies the house's unwavering commitment to crafting dry, precise, and age-worthy expressions of Alsatian terroir. Sourced from older vines within Trimbach's prime vineyard holdings, this cuvée represents a step up in concentration and complexity from their classic bottlings. Trimbach's philosophy eschews malolactic fermentation and oak ageing for their Rieslings, ensuring a pristine articulation of the grape's inherent character and the unique mineral signature of the region's diverse soils. The 2019 vintage in Alsace was marked by a warm, dry growing season, yielding wines of excellent ripeness and concentration, balanced by a refreshing acidity that promises longevity.
Tasting notes
The 2019 Trimbach Riesling Réserve presents a luminous pale gold hue. On the nose, it offers an intricate bouquet of ripe lemon, green apple, and white peach, underscored by classic Alsatian mineral notes of wet stone and a hint of petrol developing with air. The palate is remarkably dry and incisive, driven by a vibrant acidity that frames a concentrated core of citrus and orchard fruit. A profound minerality persists through the long, precise finish, promising significant evolution with bottle age.