2023 Trimbach Gewurztraminer, Alsace, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Made from 100% Gewurztraminer grown on marl and limestone soils in and around Ribeauvillé, this cuvée reflects Trimbach’s classic style: aromatic intensity held in check by freshness and structure. The 2023 vintage offered favorable ripening conditions, producing a wine that is expressive yet balanced. Expect a floral bouquet of rose and acacia layered over lychee, white peach, and baking spice, with a dry palate that maintains precision and minerality—hallmarks of the estate’s approach.
Vinified and aged in stainless steel, with no malolactic fermentation, the wine remains focused and vibrant. While rich enough to stand up to spicy cuisines, foie gras, or strong cheeses like Munster, its dryness and floral clarity also lend elegance to more delicate fare such as duck à l’orange or roasted root vegetables.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Maison Trimbach has been a pillar of Alsatian winemaking since 1626, now in its 13th generation. Based in Ribeauvillé, the family has long championed a dry, food-friendly expression of Alsace’s noble varieties, particularly Riesling and Gewurztraminer. Farming is guided by sustainable principles, with many of their top vineyards—including grand crus and lieu-dits—hand-harvested and vinified parcel by parcel. The Trimbach style emphasizes purity, structure, and ageability over overt opulence, resulting in wines that are revered by sommeliers and collectors alike. Their Gewurztraminer exemplifies this philosophy: aromatic but never cloying, and always grounded in the region’s stony terroir.