2023 Trimbach Pinot Blanc, Alsace

The 2023 Pinot Blanc is a blend of roughly 70% Auxerrois and 30% of Pinot Blanc. The nose is fresh, inviting, superbly clean-cut and scented with a ripe pear flesh aroma. The palate is smooth, ripe and serene. (Bone-dry) Screw cap.

89 points Anne Krebiehl MW vinous.com January 2025

From one of Alsace’s most historic and respected family estates, Trimbach Pinot Blanc is a quietly versatile white that perfectly reflects the house’s signature precision and restraint. Founded in 1626 and now led by the thirteenth generation, Trimbach has built a global reputation for wines of clarity, balance and longevity. Pinot Blanc is often overlooked in favour of Riesling or Gewurztraminer, yet in the skilled hands of this Ribeauvillé producer it becomes a wonderfully expressive and adaptable wine, shaped by limestone rich soils and the region’s cool, dry climate.

A pale straw colour with bright green tinges shimmers in the glass. Aromas lift gently with notes of fresh pear, green apple and white flowers layered with hints of citrus zest, almond and a delicate mineral freshness. There is a clean, understated charm to the bouquet that immediately signals drinkability.

The palate is crisp and supple, delivering flavours of orchard fruit, lemon peel and subtle nutty nuance supported by lively acidity and a softly rounded texture. The finish is refreshing and persistent, making the wine both approachable and quietly sophisticated. Best enjoyed over the next three to five years while its vibrant fruit and balance remain at their peak.

A truly versatile partner at the table, it shines with seafood platters, roast chicken, vegetable tarts or creamy pasta dishes. Trimbach Pinot Blanc captures the understated elegance of Alsace whites, perfect for long lunches, relaxed dinners and those moments when a beautifully balanced, underrated wine becomes the unexpected highlight.