2007 Gewurztraminer Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre
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The Trimbach 2007 Gewurztraminer Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre – like the corresponding “Reserve” bottling – displays a surprising and delightful array of stimulating nuances that can only be termed “mineral.” Here, though, those characteristics manifest themselves already in the nose, along with classic rose petal, brown spices, caraway, and smoked meat. A malted, nutty richness – like the saline, alkaline, and stony elements – give this a real sense of depth to match its creamy richness of texture, while bittersweet floral perfume wafts through to a remarkably buoyant and (despite 15 grams residual sugar) dry-tasting finish. This beauty should be worth following for a quarter century, and will doubtless taste even more impressive when it is released in a couple of years. ”The yeasts were very efficient in 2007,” notes Jean Trimbach, pointing to a collection of wines several of which are below one gram in residual sugar. The grapes and people did good work, too: I cannot recall a collection at this address that was more consistently fine. Only three special bottlings were essayed by Trimbach in 2006, all Riesling, of which the Frederic Emile and Clos Ste. Hune are among the high points of this vintage in Alsace. Importer: Esprit Du Vin French Wine Merchants & Select European Estates, 48 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050; www.edvwines.com
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David Schildknecht, Vinous
Jancis Robinson MW
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50-year-old vines from the south-facing Muelhforst vineyard. 'A great Gewurztraminer terroir even though it's not classified as a Grand Cru. Always fantastic Gewurz. Argilo calcaire.' 11g/l RS 5.6 TA At the moment there's a slightly soapy nose. It seems to me a little galumphing and unsubtle. The alcohol dominates – it seems to lack the restraint of the two lesser Gewurzes. Falls a little short. Maybe not a 100% bottle, Jean T admits. Pretty chewy finish. (JR)
Deep, complex nose hints at subtle brown spices, minerals and crushed stone, with smoked meat and more exotic spices emerging with aeration. Dense but light on its feet, lifted by lovely inner-mouth floral character and good acid cut. Highly concentrated, gripping gewurztraminer, with a silky texture and an impression of strong dry extract. Finishes with terrific grip and persistence. This tastes virtually as dry as the normale, and yet there are 15 grams of residual sugar here.
The Trimbach 2007 Gewurztraminer Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre – like the corresponding “Reserve” bottling – displays a surprising and delightful array of stimulating nuances that can only be termed “mineral.” Here, though, those characteristics manifest themselves already in the nose, along with classic rose petal, brown spices, caraway, and smoked meat. A malted, nutty richness – like the saline, alkaline, and stony elements – give this a real sense of depth to match its creamy richness of texture, while bittersweet floral perfume wafts through to a remarkably buoyant and (despite 15 grams residual sugar) dry-tasting finish. This beauty should be worth following for a quarter century, and will doubtless taste even more impressive when it is released in a couple of years. ||”The yeasts were very efficient in 2007,” notes Jean Trimbach, pointing to a collection of wines several of which are below one gram in residual sugar. The grapes and people did good work, too: I cannot recall a collection at this address that was more consistently fine. Only three special bottlings were essayed by Trimbach in 2006, all Riesling, of which the Frederic Emile and Clos Ste. Hune are among the high points of this vintage in Alsace. eRobertParker.com.April, 2010