Pinot Gris Hommage Jeanne
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted pheasant, wild mushroom risotto, aged Comté cheese
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Maison Trimbach's Pinot Gris 'Hommage à Jeanne' is a profound tribute to Jeanne Trimbach, a matriarch who helped guide the historic estate through the mid-20th century. Crafted from exceptionally old vines planted on the limestone-rich soils of Ribeauvillé, this cuvée showcases the majestic potential of Alsatian Pinot Gris. True to the Trimbach philosophy, the wine is vinified dry without malolactic fermentation, allowing the natural tension, pristine acidity, and deep mineral core of the terroir to shine. It weaves together rich, smoky undertones, ripe orchard fruits, and a structured, saline finish that speaks to its noble origin.
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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.