2022 Trimbach Riesling Reserve, Alsace

Already on the nose this has a terrific interplay of stone fruit and herbal freshness with a tantalizing touch of spices. You feel the power and concentration of Alsace dry riesling from a warm, dry vintage, but also a wonderful citrusy freshness. A delicate chalky minerality echoes through the very long finish. 100% from estate vineyards in Ribeauville and Bergheim. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

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Trimbach Riesling Réserve from Alsace is a classic expression of dry Riesling, celebrated for its purity, precision, and crystalline freshness. Crafted by the Trimbach family in Ribeauvillé — whose winemaking heritage dates back to 1626 — it represents the heart of their style: elegant, mineral-driven wines that balance fruit, acidity, and structure in perfect harmony.

The grapes are sourced from select vineyard parcels in and around Ribeauvillé, including sites with limestone and sandstone soils that impart both depth and tension. The cool Alsatian climate allows for a long, slow ripening period, ensuring bright acidity and complex aromatics. The fruit is hand harvested, gently pressed, and fermented in stainless steel to preserve its clarity and minerality. Trimbach’s focus on dry winemaking means this wine is perfectly suited to both early drinking and graceful ageing.

In the glass it shines pale straw with green tints. The aroma is pure and refined, offering lime, green apple, and white peach alongside hints of jasmine, flint, and wet stone. The palate is dry and focused, showing precise citrus and orchard fruit flavours supported by racy acidity and a lingering mineral finish. The texture is sleek and polished, a hallmark of Trimbach’s disciplined approach.

It pairs beautifully with oysters, sushi, white fish, roast chicken, or dishes with citrus and herbs. It’s also excellent with Alsatian classics such as choucroute or tarte flambée. While vibrant and refreshing now, it will develop added complexity over the next decade, revealing subtle honeyed and smoky nuances.