Gewurztraminer Selection de Grains Nobles Hors Choix
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40+ years from the vintage release.
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Foie gras, Roquefort blue cheese, apricot tart
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Maison Trimbach's 'Hors Choix' represents the absolute pinnacle of Alsatian sweet winemaking. This ultra-rare Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN) is crafted only in exceptional vintages where the autumn conditions allow for the perfect development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) on the Gewurztraminer grapes. The term 'Hors Choix' translates to 'beyond choice,' signifying an elite selection process where pickers meticulously harvest only the most perfectly shriveled, botrytized berries in successive passes through the vineyards. Eschewing modern shortcuts, Trimbach vinifies this nectar to preserve its legendary precision, balancing opulent sweetness with a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity. It is a wine of historical reverence, embodying the patience and extreme viticultural risks taken in Alsace's finest terroirs.
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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.