Maison Trimbach : Riesling "Grand Cru Schlossberg" 2016

A fine and chiselled Alsace white wine

The estate

For more than 12 generations, Maison Trimbach has been an major name among the greatest wines of Alsace. The balance between fruit, acidity and minerality is the guiding principle in the vinification of all the vintages of this family estate, which is renowned for its unique style of wines that delight the finest international gourmets with their high quality.

Located in the beautiful village of Ribeauvillé, in the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, the estate benefits from an exceptional terroir, both in terms of its sandstone, limestone, marl and clay soils and its oceanic influences due to the nearby Vosges mountains. The Trimbach House oversees a 50-hectare vineyard spread across more than 50 plots and 9 villages.

The vineyard

"Grand Cru Schlossberg" 2016 is an Alsace wine produced from its eponymous vineyard of 2 hectares, acquired in 2012. The vines are planted on horizontal terraces of 2 or 3 Les vignes sont plantées en terrasses horizontales of 2 or 3 rows, facing due south near the château. They benefit from granite soils (Thannenkirch granite and Kaysersberg migmatite granite). 2014 was the first vintage produced by Maison Trimbach.

Blend

Riesling (100%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Riesling "Grand Cru Schlossberg" 2016 from Maison Trimbach

Tasting

This Alsace dry white wine delights with its delicateness and finely chiselled structure.

Storage

This white wine can be laid down for at least 10 years.