2016 Trimbach "Cuvée Frédéric Émile" Riesling Alsace
97VN
96JS
94WE
94WS
93RP
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97
Vinous
Reviewed September 2017Luminous straw-yellow. Complex, mint-accented aromas of nectarine, tangerine and powdered stone, plus a hint of licorice. Then bright, juicy and dense, showing outstanding acid-sugar balance and a penetrating juiciness to the stone fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes multilayered and very long, displaying noteworthy clarity and limey cut on the saline finish. Wine lovers everywhere know just how great Frédéric Emile Rieslings can be, but this looks to be a real knockout in the making; I absolutely love this wine’s mineral drive and precision. It pulls off the neat trick of being both very age-worthy and also lovely to drink right now. (ID) 97+
Professional Reviews
96
James Suckling
The lemon-sherbet note here is really beautiful. Then comes a wealth of herbs, ranging from thyme to parsley, with a touch of sea salt, before turning to more floral nuances, such as cherries and almond blossom. The powerful acidity seems to surround the whole mouth and makes this almost like licking a lemon; the unmistakable dryness is all the more enjoyable because of it. Long and very elegant on the finish.
94
Wine Enthusiast
This shows signs of development, with very subtle notes of beeswax and white truffle, but its core is packed with juicy Korean pear, lemon verbena and orange zest. Crackling acidity holds the firm structure, while sea-salt notes add to the intrigue. It ends with a lip-smacking finish. (AZ)
94
Wine Spectator
For a wine with ample bottle age, this shows impressive freshness. Still tightly wound, with razor-edged acidity cutting through crisp apple, melon and peach flavors. Briny, pure and crackling through a vibrant, lengthy finish marked by saline and petrol. (KB)
Notes
The vines of "Frédéric Emile" average 45 years old. Grown in a terroir that includes marl, limestone, and sandstone, the hand-selected grapes are high in acidity with a distinct mineral note. The 2016s have excellent aging potential.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Origin | Alsace, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| SKU | 1660192 |