Gewurztraminer Reserve Personnelle Vendanges Tardives
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Typically best enjoyed 10–25 years from the vintage, with outstanding vintages capable of aging even longer.
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Seared foie gras, pungent blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and spiced fruit tarts or gingerbread desserts.
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Crafted only in exceptional vintages where autumn conditions allow for late harvesting, Trimbach's Gewurztraminer Réserve Personnelle Vendanges Tardives is a masterclass in Alsatian opulence balanced by precision. The grapes are sourced from the family's finest clay-limestone parcels around Ribeauvillé, including the steep slopes of the Osterberg. Harvested weeks after the main crop, the grapes achieve maximum sugar concentration and are often touched by noble rot (botrytis). In keeping with Trimbach's classic winemaking philosophy, there is no malolactic fermentation, ensuring that the natural, vibrant acidity frames the rich residual sweetness. The result is a legendary dessert wine that weaves together intense aromas of lychee, rose petal, ginger, and exotic spices, supported by a deep, mineral-driven structure.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1626 by Jean Trimbach, Maison Trimbach has spent nearly four centuries defining the pinnacle of Alsatian winemaking from its historic base in Ribeauvillé, France. Under the enduring stewardship of the Trimbach family, the estate is globally revered for its uncompromising dedication to a dry, structured, and intensely mineral style of wine that eschews malolactic fermentation to preserve pristine acidity and varietal purity. Their legendary portfolio is anchored by the iconic Clos Sainte Hune, a peerless monopole Riesling from the Rosacker Grand Cru, alongside exceptional expressions of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc. By marrying deep-rooted ancestral traditions with meticulous vineyard management, Trimbach continues to craft some of the world's most cellar-worthy and gastronomically versatile white wines.