Riesling Selection Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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choucroute garnie, grilled sea bass, roasted pork loin
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Maison Trimbach's Riesling Selection de Vieilles Vignes is a masterclass in Alsatian purity, sourced from select old-vine parcels surrounding the historic village of Ribeauvillé. These vines, averaging over 40 years of age, plunge their roots deep into complex limestone and clay soils, yielding a remarkably concentrated and structured wine. True to the Trimbach signature, this Riesling is vinified dry without malolactic fermentation, preserving its laser-like acidity and pristine varietal character. The result is a wine of incredible tension, marked by intense stony minerality, vibrant citrus, and a subtle petrol complexity that develops beautifully with age. It represents a bridge between Trimbach's classic Riesling and their ultra-premium single-vineyard bottlings, capturing the essence of Alsatian terroir.
🍾 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.