Cuvee Frederic Emile Trimbach 1998

Cuvee Frederic Emile Trimbach 1998

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  • Vinous rating 94
  • Robert Parker rating 91
  • Jancis Robinson rating 18
Cuvee Frederic Emile Trimbach 1998
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75 cl

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£120.00
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Cuvée Frédéric Émile Trimbach 1998 is a notable Riesling from the esteemed Alsace producer Trimbach. Established in 1626, the winery is renowned for its commitment to expressing the terroir of its Grand Cru vineyards. This vintage is a blend sourced from the Geisberg and Osterberg crus, characterised by clay and limestone soils over sandstone, fostering a pronounced minerality. The region`s drying winds aid in preventing botrytis, ensuring cleaner fruit. With a structure focused on acidity and finesse, this wine offers potential for long-term ageing, revealing intricate layers over time.
94 Vinous
(13% alcohol; 7.1 g/l total acidity; 3.11 pH; 4.9 g/l residual sugar): Dark golden yellow. Opulent aromas of superripe peach and apricot complicated by licorice, sweet almond, quinine, gin and nail polish. Luscious and long, with flavors similar to the aromas and a delicate peppery finish. I told Pierre and Jean that if I hadn't known better, I would have sworn a few botrytized grapes had found their way into this blend. Imagine my surprise when Pierre candidly admitted that in this vintage 20% of the berries were hit by noble rot, an unusual occurrence for us, but there was no avoiding it; the winds coming from the Vallée and noteworthy humidity allowed for rampant noble rot development in our vineyards. A very impressive wine, but I'll admit it lacks the crystalline purity of the very best vintages of Frédéric Emile: I would also have also liked even more acidity. Still, it's a very sexy, still-youthful wine.Ian d'Agata1st September 2013
91 Robert Parker
Flowers, tropical fruits, smoke, stones, and wet gravel can be discerned in the aromatics of the 1998 Riesling Frederic Emile. This intensely rich, concentrated, and deep wine is drenched in lemons, minerals, and stones. Its impressive finish reveals tangy lime notes. Anticipated maturity. 2004-2012+. - Pierre Rovani
18 Jancis Robinson
Very very deep, mineral flavours. Tingly acidity. Some lychee notes in its relatively rich nose thanks to the noble rot that affected about 30% of the grapes and makes this, like the famous 1989, all of which qualified as at least Vendange Tardive, relatively early maturing and open. (JR)

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Trimbach, located in the picturesque region of Alsace, is a name that has become synonymous with some of the world’s finest white wines. The estate, which has been in the Trimbach family since 1626, is known for its exceptional Rieslings, Gewürztraminers, and Pinot Gris. Trimbach’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the traditions of Alsace, focusing on dry, elegant wines that express the unique characteristics of the region’s terroir.

The estate’s flagship wine, the Clos Ste. Hune Riesling, is widely regarded as one of the greatest white wines in the world, offering incredible depth, minerality, and aging potential. Trimbach’s wines are celebrated for their purity, precision, and ability to pair beautifully with a wide range of cuisines.

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