Trimbach Riesling

The Definitive Standard of Alsace Purity and Precision

Shatter any lingering misconceptions about sweet, syrupy Rieslings and experience Trimbach Riesling, the ultimate benchmark for bone-dry white wines. For nearly four centuries, the legendary Trimbach family has been producing world-class expressions from their historic cellars in Ribeauvillé, Alsace. Representing the very soul of the estate, their classic Riesling is celebrated by master sommeliers around the globe for its strict refusal to compromise on purity, offering a chiseled, mineral-forward profile that stands as an absolute masterclass in old-world winemaking.

The unparalleled structure of this white wine is rooted in Alsace’s unique, diverse terroirs. The fruit is hand-harvested from prime hillside plots dominated by limestone, marl, and sandstone soils—including a significant portion of young estate vines from Grand Cru sites. To honor the pure, crystalline essence of the grape, Pierre Trimbach vinifies the juice entirely to absolute dryness in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats. The wine undergoes zero malolactic fermentation and avoids long lees contact, locking in an explosive, mouthwatering alpine vitality before resting in the cellar prior to release.

Taste Profile & Pairings

• The Profile: Luminous pale straw-gold in the glass. It features a precise, light-to-medium body, a beautifully textured, linear mouthfeel, and a fierce, razor-sharp backbone of racy acidity that drives into a deeply refreshing finish.

• Flavor Highlights: A remarkably fresh, fragrant nose of crunchy green apples, fresh lime zest, and white flowers opens effortlessly, leading into a vibrant palate layered with crisp pear, candied orange peel, a subtle touch of chamomile tea, and a heavy wall of wet-stone minerality.

• The Finish: Strikingly clean, persistent, and intensely saline, leaving a mouthwatering impression of lime pith and a distinct crackle of smoky flint.

• Perfect Food Pairings: This bone-dry, highly acidic white wine is one of the world's greatest food partners. It cuts effortlessly through traditional Alsatian choucroute (sauerkraut) and rich pork dishes, while pairing magnificently with fresh oysters, sushi, sashimi, pan-fried white fish, or spicy Thai and Vietnamese specialties.

• Cellaring Potential: While beautifully vibrant, crunchy, and energetic in its youth, this structured Riesling possesses the remarkable ability to cellar beautifully for 5 to 10 years, where it will gracefully develop classic, complex secondary notes of beeswax and petrol.

Product Specifications

• Size: 750ml Bottle

• Region: Alsace AOC, France

• Wine Type: Dry White Wine (100% Riesling)

• Estate Status: Certified HVE-3 Organic / Sustainable Estate Heritage

• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5%–13.0% (Depending on vintage)

Carrying the lineage of a 13-generation winemaking dynasty, Trimbach Riesling delivers an uncompromised, bone-dry standard of freshness and tension, making it an essential centerpiece for high-end seafood pairings, summer patio entertaining, or any serious white wine collection.