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Wine Description
The Story
The south and south-east facing Ribeauvillé terroirs Geisberg and Osterberg which overlook the winery have been producing this wine for several generations. The average age of the vines, 45 years, results in limited yields.
The marl-limestone-sandstone and fossil-flecked Muschelkalk composition of the soil, as well as the beautifully ripe grapes selected and harvested at the end of October lend this wine a remarkable personality: a dry and powerful Riesling, underlined by a mineral note and firm ripe acidity.
This wine is named for Frédéric Emile who became famous for providing a new guarantee of quality and authenticity for Trimbach in 1898.The prestigious signature wine of the house, the “Cuvée Frédéric Emile” is highly prized by connoisseurs and collectors.
Pair with : gourmet foods, quality fish, caviar, and fine white meats.
Ageing potential : The great “Cuvée Frédéric Emile” vintages age for twenty years and longer.
Availability : At the tasting local, the 2007 vintage is available, soon 2009 !
Wine Information
Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile
The south and south-east facing Ribeauvillé terroirs Geisberg and Osterberg which overlook the winery have been producing this wine for several generations. The average age of the vines, 45 years, results in limited yields.
The marl-limestone-sandstone and fossil-flecked Muschelkalk composition of the soil, as well as the beautifully ripe grapes selected and harvested at the end of October lend this wine a remarkable personality: a dry and powerful Riesling, underlined by a mineral note and firm ripe acidity.
This wine is named for Frédéric Emile who became famous for providing a new guarantee of quality and authenticity for Trimbach in 1898.
The prestigious signature wine of the house, the “Cuvée Frédéric Emile” is highly prized by connoisseurs and collectors.
Pair with: gourmet foods, quality fish, caviar, and fine white meats.
TRIMBACH RIESLING 2004 « CUVEE FREDERIC EMILE »
Appelation : Appelation Alsace Controlée.
Vineyard sources : Grands Crus Geisberg and Osterberg in Ribeauvillé. South and south-east
exposure.
Soil : Very stony limestone over base of sandstone. 250 to 350 meters above sea level.
Production : 3000 cases
Pruning : Double Guyot.
Yield :45 - 50 hl / ha.
Density of planting : 5500 vines per hectare.
Age of the vines : average 45 years old. Oldest planted over 65 years ago.
Fermentation vats : temperature controlled stainless steel.
Fermentation temperatures : 20 degrees Celsius
Malolactic : no malolactic fermentation.
Winemaker : Pierre TRIMBACH, 12th generation.
Bottling : Following spring, exclusively Domaine bottled.
Final wine analyses : Alcohol 12,75 %
Residual sugar : 0,5 % or 5 g. per liter
Total acidity : 0,82 % or 8,2 g per liter ( tartaric acidity)
