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Trimbach Riesling Selection de Vieilles Vignes 2020

Trimbach Riesling Selection de Vieilles Vignes 2020

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Bone-Dry, Laser-Focused, and Deeply Mineral

Sourced entirely from old, deeply rooted vines surrounding the historic village of Ribeauvillé, this exceptional Riesling epitomizes Trimbach's legendary house style. Steering clear of any residual sweetness or heavy extraction, it focuses entirely on precision and terroir expression. Crisp green apple, white peach, and vibrant citrus zest are driven by a laser-like line of natural acidity, melting into a beautifully structured, stony mineral finish that promises magnificent longevity.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Taut & Precise ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity High, Electric & Chiseled ●●●●●
Fruit Lemon Curd, Green Apple & White Peach ●●●●●
Oak None (Stainless Steel & Neutral Foudres Only) ●●●●●

Expert Tasting Notes & Estate Reputation

  • 95 Points – James Suckling: "Ripe and refined peach and orange-blossom aromas are wrapped around intense, chalky minerality and quite some power on the generous but focused palate. Expertly crafted, everything fitting so neatly together. Long, well-structured finish that is seriously dry. 100% estate fruit from 70-year-old vines in Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr. Drink or hold."
  • The Benchmark of Alsatian Dryness: Established in 1626, Maison Trimbach is universally revered as one of the ultimate references for premium Alsatian wine. Unlike styles that lean towards tropical ripeness or soft sugars, Trimbach fiercely champions architectural structure and absolute bone-dryness. The *Sélection de Vieilles Vignes* leverages vines averaged over 45 years old, drawing deeper terroir nuance and tighter phenolic power.

Highlights

  • 100% Riesling harvested exclusively from old, low-yielding heritage vines situated on the marly-limestone soils of Ribeauvillé.
  • Fermented under strict temperature control in stainless steel and aged briefly in large, neutral century-old wooden foudres to prevent any oak flavor introduction.
  • Bottled early and held in the estate's historic cellars to allow the structural, stony characters to seamlessly knit with the concentrated old-vine fruit.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale straw-yellow with shimmering silvery highlights.
  • Nose: Piercing, pristine, and complex, opening with lemon zest, crunchy green orchard fruit, and white peach, underlined by petrol, wet stones, and fresh lemongrass.
  • Palate: Strikingly dry, focused, and intensely linear. A dense core of citrus oil and tart apple fruit is driven by a vibrant, electric acidity. The mid-palate reveals excellent extract and phenolic weight from the old vines, resolving into a long, savory, and chalky finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve chilled at 10–12°C. Avoid serving it ice-cold, which can lock up its layered mineral nuances and aromatic fruit.
  • Decanting: Highly recommended to decant for 20 to 30 minutes. This dry, old-vine style takes time to stretch and release its aromatic potential. Phenomenal cellaring potential over the next 10–15 years.
  • Western Pairing: Pairs perfectly with pan-seared sea bass, classic choucroute garnie, roasted pork belly with apple compote, or fresh goat cheeses.
  • Asian & Cantonese Pairing: This wine's electric acidity and complete lack of residual sugar make it a spectacular blade to cut through rich dim sum pastes and seafood fats. It pairs masterfully with 水晶蝦餃皇 (Premium Steamed Prawn Dumplings / Har Gow), 清蒸大閘蟹 (Steamed Hairy Crab), or 葱油淋雞 (Scallion Oil Poached Chicken).

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