Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Foie gras, strong washed-rind cheeses like Munster, and moderately sweet fruit tarts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Maison Trimbach's Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives is a masterclass in the late-harvest tradition of Alsace, produced only in exceptional vintages when autumn brings the perfect harmony of warmth and humidity. The term 'Vendanges Tardives' refers to late-harvested grapes left on the vine to overripen, allowing them to dehydrate and concentrate their natural sugars, often enhanced by the magical touch of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Trimbach's signature style shines through this luscious nectar; despite the intense sweetness and rich exotic aromatics of lychee, passion fruit, and sweet spices, the wine retains a remarkable spine of vibrant acidity. This structural precision prevents it from feeling heavy, showcasing the family's centuries-old philosophy of balance and gastronomic elegance.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1626 in the historic heart of Alsace, Maison Trimbach has been guided by the Trimbach family across more than a dozen generations, earning an international reputation from their cellars in Ribeauvillé. The estate is celebrated for its purist winemaking philosophy, emphasizing pristine structure, mineral tension, and an uncompromising dedication to bone-dry expressions that age with profound grace. Sourcing fruit from exceptional terroirs, including prestigious Grand Cru sites, Trimbach crafts some of the world's most revered white wines alongside refined regional eaux-de-vie. Their crown jewel, the legendary Clos Sainte Hune Riesling, stands as a global benchmark of precision and longevity, complemented by classic expressions of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Gewurztraminer
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13% - 14%