2012 TRIMBACH "CUVEE DES SEIGNEURS DE RIBEAUPIERRE" GEWURZTRAMINER ALSACE

2012 TRIMBACH "CUVEE DES SEIGNEURS DE RIBEAUPIERRE" GEWURZTRAMINER ALSACE, FRANCE. 100% Gewurztraminer.

93 points James Suckling: "A complex and maturing Gewurztraminer with a lot of subtle candied fruit and a hint of spices. This almost-dry wine has fascinating textural complexity and clean mineral acidity, allowing the wine to carry a tiny hint of bitterness at the long dry finish. (5/2018)

93+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Selected and harvested at the peak of the grapes's ripeness the 2012 Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs Ribeaupierre is very clear and intensely aromatic on the fresh and nobly perfumed nose where lime and orange oil flavors are displayed. Full, rich and intensely fruity but also piquant and very mineral this fresh and vital Gewurz is very long and stimulating due to its lovely acidity. This is a remarkably delicate Cuvée with a great aging potential and orange flavors in the finish." (SR) 93+ (10/2015)

93 points Vinous Media: "Bright pale straw. Apple, poached pear, lemongrass, spices and vanilla bean on the enticing nose. Rich and ripe in the mouth, but with lively acidity giving shape and lift to the deep flavors of spicy stone fruit. The long finish throws off notes of peppery spices and vanilla. This is much less forward and open than the entry-level Gewürztraminer, which according to Jean Trimbach is a direct result of the much older vines and better vineyard sites that go into this bottling. I think this is the most underrated wine made by Trimbach: it’s stellar in both 2012 and 2013. Readers ought to try and get a hold of the marvellous 1990, which still seems young. (ID) (4/2015)

93 points Wine & Spirits: "This wine comes from a sector of the Osterberg grand cru, where the vines average 40 years of age, planted on limestone over sandstone. It’s an ornate, traditional style of Alsace wine, with scents of ginger and toast, orange and lavender. Its gentle texture is dynamic, managing to feel relaxed while a current of tension drives the flavors underneath. Those flavors range from fresh thyme to dried cherry skins, ready to elevate boudin blanc or roast veal, and would be fascinating with traditional Alsace fare, like a savory onion tart." (4/2018) About: Since 1626, the Trimbach family has been promoting the history, exceptional terroirs and fine wines of Alsace. Maison Trimbach is located in Ribeauvillé, where today three generations work closely together.

Day-to-day operations are handled personally by brothers Pierre and Jean Trimbach, representing the 12th generation. Bernard and Hubert Trimbach, the 11th generation (father and uncle, respectively, to Pierre and Jean) remain integrally involved. Anne, the eldest of the 13th generation, has just joined the family business. The Trimbachs have a purist vision. Across 12 generations, the family has always produced wines that are structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. Bottles remain in the cellar for several years before reaching the marketplace, ensuring the wines are both ready to drink upon release but also hold great aging potential.

Pierre Trimbach (winemaker since 1979) was named one of the world’s Top Ten White Winemaker by Decanter Magazine in 2006. He was also named “Wine Personality of 2016” by Betthane & Desseauve Magazine and they score Cuvée Frederic Emile 2008 a rare 20/20. (Winery)