TN: 2000 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre (France, Alsace)

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  • 2000 Trimbach Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre - France, Alsace (1/14/2018)
    Pop and pour and follow for 2+ hours. Honey and lychees and spice. Incredible intense nose and matching palate. The acidity is a bit light and would be better with more for balance, but that would force an “outstanding” 95+ situation. Finish is very long. Interesting that this is a bit reminiscent of an Ygrec mixed with a Gewurtz. I can’t pinpoint what makes it so, but it’s there. Finish is very long. (92 pts.)

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2000 was a rich/lower acid vintage, but I like that in Gewurztraminer. It’s a luscious grape. Trimbach routinely manages to keep it from becoming a caricature.

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I agree about Trimbach. His wines always seem leaner than, let’s say, Zind Humbrecht. It is a difficult balancing act. I like the flavor intensity and spiciness of the Gewurztraminer but it needs to be balanced by acidity. I knew nothing about the 2000 vintage and I suppose the “perfect” presentation would have had more acidity, but this was still quite pleasant.

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If you see the 2008 available, grab some. It is gorgeous, and has some of that extra acidity.