Domaine Trimbach Riesling Alsace 2022
Trimbach
Trimbach's entry-level Riesling is anything but basic. The 2022 vintage delivers the house hallmarks — razor-sharp acidity, bone-dry precision, and a mineral backbone that speaks of Alsatian limestone — at a price that makes it one of the smartest values in white wine.
Nose
Crisp green apple and white peach lead, backed by a flinty minerality and delicate citrus blossom. A hint of honey adds warmth without sweetness.
Palate
Dry and precise, with vibrant acidity carrying flavors of lemon zest, green apple, and a chalky mineral core. The texture is lean and focused, with a subtle herbaceous quality and a touch of white flower.
Finish
Clean and lingering, with citrus, mineral, and a faint honeyed echo.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Various estate and contracted vineyards across Alsace
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's racy acidity and mineral bite cut through the richness of braised sauerkraut with sausages and pork, while the apple and floral notes refresh the palate between bites.
Produced by the Trimbach family in Ribeauvillé, Alsace, where they have been making wine since 1626, this Riesling is sourced from estate and contracted vineyards across the region's grand limestone and granite slopes.
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