TRIMBACH Bottle Basics PASSION INTEGRITY FAMILY CURIOSITY

Maison Trimbach’s 55ha Pierre Trimbach’s art is one For 13 generations the The -growing history of Trimbach has been the of ensuring balance, as Trimbach family has been are all situated Maison Trimbach dates back to leading still wine around Ribeauvillé (Ribeauvillé, demonstrated by his innate ensuring that the they 1626. Since then, twelve producer in cases sold , Bergheim, ability to control his wines’ produce stand out for their generations of winemakers in the US since 1978; , and acidity while retaining the quality and authenticity. have tirelessly drawn on their however, it is actually Mittlewihr). They benefit from “tension” which holds The Trimbach estate strives to not the largest house in the unique Alsatian passion for Alsace wines Alsace! Maison them together over time. produce high quality wines by Today, the family is microclimate, thanks to the using integrated, sustainable Trimbach’s production is Vosges Mountains protection, run by Pierre Trimbach and his under 100,000cs/year. This unrivaled expertise winegrowing practices. nephew Julien (Jean’s son). which preserves the plain from While Grands Crus in the rain. The vineyards were makes the “Trimbach This rigor, applied to the Both of Pierre’s daughters Alsace represent 4% of property’s own vines, is also planted on the Ribeauvillé’s style” a reference for dry Anne and Frédérique are along total production, fault line that fractured 50 Alsace wines across the applied when the Trimbachs with Julien forming the Trimbach’s Grands Crus million years ago between the world which can age purchase from growers 13th generation. represent 30% Vosges Mountain range and the of their own production. graciously for years. loyal to the estate. This is one Anne had a baby girl two years Black Forest offering a mosaic of of the many tasks carefully ago named Jeanne who is the including the complex overseen by 1st of the 14th generation. calcareous limestone and bio- . degraded seashell fossils called “Muschelkalk”. TRIMBACH VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Alsace Controllée AOC Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Riesling Clos Ste. Hune Riesling is a light-skinned, aromatic appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of grape. In Alsace, Riesling is the wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling most important wine grape variety under this appellation. While it is no in terms of both quantity and longer mandatory, the majority of AOC quality. The region's sunny, dry Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? climate and the shelter provided by their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines the Vosges Mountains allows for a are required to be bottled in their region of In 1919, after centuries of making long ripening season and complex production, and are always sold in the , the Trimbach family soils —a mix of granite, limestone, famous, slender green bottle called the created one of the world’s greatest schist and sandstone are typical “Flute of Alsace.” dry white wines: Clos Ste. Hune. contribute terroir-expressive wines. Clos Ste. Hune is a Monopole Riesling varietal represents 50% of ABOUT THE // (wholly-owned parcel) of just over Maison Trimbach Production. The viticultural origin of the Trimbach 4 acres in the historic vineyard in family dates back to 1626. For three the Rosacker Grand Cru. This centuries and across 13 generations, the vineyard has belonged to the family has produced wines that are Trimbach family for over two STYLE // structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and centuries. The vines average 50 Bottling is done early to preserve balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. years old and are planted on cool freshness (without ageing), and The family personally looks after each Calcareous soil including the famed the wine rests in bottle in the cellar operation, from planting and harvesting “Muschelkalk.” for approximately five years before to vinification and bottling. Maison reaching the marketplace, ensuring Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in Riesling Clos Ste. Hune is described the wine is both ready to drink upon Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, by many international press release but also can be cellared for Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and members as “the DRC of Alsace” for many years to come. This Clos Ste. Mittlewihr). They benefit from the its extraordinary complexity and Hune is rich, yet pure and crystalline. unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks to remarkable concentration. Annual It is bone dry, with a mineral the Vosges Mountains protection, which production is only 7K bottles a year backbone and a lingering finish. preserves the plain from the rain. (down from an average of 8K). TRIMBACH GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Contrôlée Riesling Grand Cru Geisberg – Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for Vignoble du Couvent de Ribeauvillé Riesling is a light-skinned, the finest still white wines from Alsace. aromatic grape. In Alsace, Created in 1983, wines from this Riesling is the most important appellation are produced from one single wine grape variety in terms of grape variety and the variety must be DID YOU KNOW? both quantity and quality. The stated on the label along with the name The Geisberg vineyard is a jewel in region's sunny, dry climate and of the vineyard where the grapes are Alsace. Located in between two other the shelter provided by the grown. Grands Crus on Ribeauvillé’s fault line, Vosges Mountains allows for a the limestone and sandstone subsoil, long ripening season and complex As of 2012, a new regulation awarded old vines, optimal exposure to the soils —a mix of granite, the 51 Alsace Grands Crus individual AOC sun, and the small steep terraces limestone, schist and sandstone status to better protect the vineyards. make it a very unique and complex are typical contribute terroir- terroir of only 21 acres (8.5 ha). Trimbach’s wine comes from only 6.4 expressive wines. Riesling varietal ABOUT THE WINERY // acres (2.6ha) within the Geisberg represents 50% of Maison The viticultural origin of the Trimbach family vineyard. It was purchased in 2009 Trimbach Production. dates back to 1626. For three centuries and but the first release was only the across 13 generations, the family has 2012 . STYLE // produced wines that are structured, long- This wine is intense and has a great lived, fruity, elegant and balanced: the This is the first wine from a Grand Cru energy. The color is bright-electric celebrated Trimbach style. The family named after its terroir, according to with silvery shimmers. The nose personally looks after each operation, from the new local Grand Cru Legislation reveals white flowers followed by planting and harvesting to vinification and established in 2011 and the wishes of petrol-like minerality -- a distinct bottling. Maison Trimbach’s vineyards are all the Nuns of Ribeauvillé’s Convent. characteristic of the Geisberg situated in Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, This regulation has strict and precise parcel. On the palate, the attack is Hunawihr, Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr requirement relating to yields, unctuous and ample with saline and Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit minimum potential alcohol and notes adding elegance to a very from the unique Alsatian microclimate, . structured wine. A gastronomic thanks to the Vosges Mountains protection wine able to age between 10 to 30 Only 350 cases of this Grand Cru are which preserves the plain from the rain. produced each vintage. years in the top . TRIMBACH GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Contrôlée Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for the Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling is a light-skinned, finest still white wines from Alsace. aromatic grape. In Alsace, Created in 1983, wines from this Riesling is the most important appellation are produced from one single wine grape variety in terms of grape variety and the variety must be both quantity and quality. The stated on the label along with the name of DID YOU KNOW? region's sunny, dry climate and the vineyard where the grapes are grown. the shelter provided by the Grand Cru Schlossberg has a Vosges Mountains allows for a As of 2012, a new regulation awarded the granitic terroir composed of long ripening season and 51 Alsace Grands Crus individual AOC granite from above complex soils —a mix of granite, status to better protect the vineyards. Ribeauvillé and granite limestone, schist and sandstone migmatite from . The are typical contribute terroir- ABOUT THE WINERY // Trimbach parcel is only 6.1 acres expressive wines. Riesling varietal The viticultural origin of the Trimbach (2.5ha) of the 80ha AOC, with 4.9 represents 50% of Maison family dates back to 1626. For three acres (2ha) planted. The vines Trimbach Production. centuries and across 13 generations, the grow on at the top of the hill on family has produced wines that are steep terraces with only 2 rows structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and per terrace (similar to the Douro STYLE // balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. vineyards) where they have a Handpicked as late as possible in The family personally looks after each southeastern exposure. Yields order to achieve maximum ripeness, operation, from planting and harvesting to are at 35 hl/ha and thus around which in turn, gives optimum depth vinification and bottling. Maison 5,000 bottles a year. The first of flavor and complexity. The wine is Trimbach’svineyards are all situated in vintage was 2014. not oak-aged and is vinified to Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, complete dryness with no residual Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and sugar. It is delicate, dry, precise and Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from able to consumed upon release or the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks cellared for at least 10 years. to the Vosges Mountains protection which preserves the plain from the rain. TRIMBACH GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Contrôlée Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for the Riesling Grand Cru Mandelberg Riesling is a light-skinned, finest still white wines from Alsace. aromatic grape. In Alsace, Created in 1983, wines from this Riesling is the most important appellation are produced from one single wine grape variety in terms of grape variety and the variety must be both quantity and quality. The stated on the label along with the name of DID YOU KNOW? region's sunny, dry climate and the vineyard where the grapes are grown. the shelter provided by the Since 1996, the Trimbachs have Vosges Mountains allows for a As of 2012, a new regulation awarded the been cultivating several parcels long ripening season and 51 Alsace Grands Crus individual AOC totaling about 5 acres (2ha) in complex soils —a mix of granite, status to better protect the vineyards. Grand Cru Mandelberg in limestone, schist and sandstone . This south-south-east are typical contribute terroir- ABOUT THE WINERY // hill is composed of brown expressive wines. Riesling The viticultural origin of the Trimbach limestone-marl soil and is an early varietal represents 50% of family dates back to 1626. For three ripening terroir. The limestone soil Maison Trimbach Production. centuries and across 13 generations, the brings great purity and mineral family has produced wines that are structure and fruit. The vineyard structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and has an altitude of 690 to 755 feet, STYLE // balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. with the age of the vines averaging A highly finessed wine, this has notes The family personally looks after each 45+ years. The average yield is 40- of herbal tea and vibrant citrus operation, from planting and harvesting to 45 hl/ha. Twenty years after over a mineral backdrop. Perfectly vinification and bottling. Maison cultivating the vineyard, the family balanced with tension. Pair with Trimbach’svineyards are all situated in had decided to integrate this Grand freshwater fish, turbot, langoustines, Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, Cru in their collection. summer salads, smoked fishes, Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and sushis and sashimis. Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from Mandel means Almond Trees in This wine can age 15 to 20 years. the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks Alsace dialect. to the Vosges Mountains protection which preserves the plain from the rain. TRIMBACH APPELLATION // Alsace Controllée AOC Riesling “Cuvée Frédéric Émile” Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC GRAPE VARIETAL // appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of 100% Riesling wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling under this appellation. While it is no longer mandatory, the majority of AOC DID YOU KNOW? STYLE // Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on The grapes sourced to make Cuvée their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines Frédéric Emile hail from two Grands Cru: are required to be bottled in their region of Produced since 1967, this legendary Giesberg (30%) which brings richness, production, and are always sold in the Riesling is named for Trimbach broad shoulders and higher alcohol, and famous, slender green bottle called the ancestor, Frédéric Émile Trimbach, Osterberg (70%) which brings acidity, “Flute of Alsace.” whose son, Frédéric Théodore, structural backbone, and mineral transferred the Trimbach firm to the tension. The wine is stainless steel ABOUT THE WINERY // medieval town of Ribeauvillé soon fermented (not oak-aged) and is vinified The viticultural origin of the Trimbach family after World War I. He was one of to complete dryness (with only the dates back to 1626. For three centuries and the founders of the wine-growers minimal amount of RS). Bottling is done across 13 generations, the family has early to preserve freshness, and the wine and merchants’ association and one produced wines that are structured, long- rests in bottle in the cellar for several lived, fruity, elegant and balanced: the of the first promoters of Alsace years before reaching the marketplace, celebrated Trimbach style. The family wine. As an outstanding taster, his ensuring the wine is both ready to drink personally looks after each operation, from judgment was sought after in the upon release but also can be cellared for planting and harvesting to vinification and whole growing area. 20+ years. Full-bodied, firmly-structured bottling. Maison Trimbach’s vineyards are and long-lived, the wine has all situated in Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, This Cuvée is the only Alsace wine extraordinary balance between fruit and Hunawihr, Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr listed on 26 of ’s three-star acidity with intense minerality and and Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit Michelin restaurants! superb length. The concentrated fruity from the unique Alsatian microclimate, aromas include nectarine, apricot, thanks to the Vosges Mountains protection pineapple, and candied peaches. which preserves the plain from the rain. GRAPE VARIETAL // TRIMBACH 100% APPELLATION // Pinot Gris is a white-wine grape Alsace Controllée AOC Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC variety that is the pink-skinned Pinot Gris “Réserve Personelle” appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of mutation of . The adjective gris is French for "gray", and refers wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling to the dusty, light-gray sheen the under this appellation. While it is no grapes often take on. Although longer mandatory, the majority of AOC sometimes used as a blending Alsace wines indicate the grape variety DID YOU KNOW? on their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace component, Pinot Gris is primarily wines are required to be bottled in their produced as a varietal wine. Flavors region of production, and are always sold In exceptional years, a selection and aromas vary greatly from region to region and from style to style. in the famous, slender green bottle called of parcels in the Grand Cru the “Flute of Alsace.” Osterberg and Wiebaum Vineyard in Ribeauvillé recently. STYLE // ABOUT THE WINERY // produces a wine of great Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve Personnelle is The viticultural origin of the Trimbach maturity, opulence with only made from grapes harvested in the best family dates back to 1626. For three vintages from the choicest vineyard plots. centuries and across 13 generations, the succulent fruit. The long Grapes are hand harvested, close to the family has produced wines that are development of the wine is vendages tardives level, and gently pressed structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and synonymous with its long ageing in a pneumatic press. The juice runs into the balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. potential, 10 years and more. cellar by gravity and clarifies naturally prior The family personally looks after each to fermentation. The juice ferments in operation, from planting and harvesting stainless steel at controlled temperature for 2 to vinification and bottling. Maison to 3 weeks. The wine is not oak-aged. Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in Bottling is done early to preserve freshness Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, and the bottles remain in the cellar for Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and several years before reaching being released Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from to ensure they are both ready to drink but the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks also hold great ageing potential. Full-bodied to the Vosges Mountains protection which with very ripe fruits on the palate. Very preserves the plain from the rain. charming, meaty, rich with good acidity. TRIMBACH APPELLATION // GRAPE VARIETAL // Alsace Controllée AOC 100% Pinot Noir Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Pinot Noir “Réserve Personelle” appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of The essence of Pinot Noir wine is wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling its aroma of red berries and under this appellation. While it is no cherries. Pinot Noir is often noted longer mandatory, the majority of AOC for its natural ability to be lighter Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? than other red wines and have low their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines Only produced in exceptional tannin. It is also a very difficult are required to be bottled in their region years, this comes from the best variety to cultivate, but wines of production, and are always sold in the made with Pinot Noir have famous, slender green bottle called the parcels of the Rotenberg vineyard cultivated a large following of “Flute of Alsace.” in Ribeauvillé. Rotenberg’s terroir hardcore wine enthusiasts. for Pinot Noir is red irony clay ABOUT THE WINERY // similar to Volnay 1er cru Les The viticultural origin of the Trimbach family dates back to 1626. For three Caillerets in Burgundy. STYLE // centuries and across 13 generations, the family has produced wines that are The clones come from a Massale The Pinot Noirs are the only Trimbach wines which undergo structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and selection of Pommard Clos des (in tank) balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. Epenots. The Pinot Noir Reserve and they are bottled after 6 months The family personally looks after each Personelle has a lower yield as ageing on the fine lees while in operation, from planting and harvesting some Grand Crus from Burgundy stainless steel tanks. to vinification and bottling. Maison at 30-35 hl/ha. Aromas of wild strawberries and Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in raspberry compote, with an element Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihrand This is a wine a wine of great of minerality and notes of earth and mushroom. The wine is soft and lush Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from maturity, opulence with succulent the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks fruit. The long development of the on the palate crisp with fruit flavors and red fruits. A brooding finish. to the Vosges Mountains protection which wine is synonymous with its long preserves the plain from the rain. ageing potential, 10 years and more. GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Gewürztraminer TRIMBACH APPELLATION // Alsace is the world’s largest producer of Alsace Controllée AOC Gewurztraminer Gewürztraminer. Gewürztraminer is a Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC “Cuvée des Seigneurs de pink-skinned grape variety that produces appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of Ribeaupierre” some of the world's most distinctive wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling aromatic wines. Most wines are under this appellation. While it is no longer considered semi-dry and a bit sweet, but mandatory, the majority of AOC Alsace lower in alcohol than other varieties; wines indicate the grape variety on their DID YOU KNOW? however, note that Trimbach vinifies this labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines are Gewürztraminer in a dry, full bodies style. required to be bottled in their region of production, and are always sold in the Originally produced from old STYLE // famous, slender green bottle called the vines from the former wine The grapes are picked by hand as late as “Flute of Alsace.” estate of “the Lords of possible in order to achieve maximum Ribeaupierre,” this comes from ripeness which, in turn, gives optimum ABOUT THE WINERY // the Grand Cru vineyard of depth of flavor and complexity after The viticultural origin of the Trimbach gentle in the pneumatic press. family dates back to 1626. For three Mandelberg, and from two Lieux- The juice runs into the cellar by gravity centuries and across 13 generations, the Dits plots called Muehlforst and and clarifies naturally prior to family has produced wines that are Trottacker. The grapes are fermentation. The juice ferments in structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and selected and harvested at the stainless steel at controlled temperature balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. peak of their ripeness. for 2-3 weeks. This cuvée is vinified nearly The family personally looks after each to complete dryness, the beautiful operation, from planting and harvesting to balance the result of highly concentrated vinification and bottling. Maison fruit, due to a very low yield. This wine has Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in intense rose petal and lychee nut aromas. Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, It is rich and spicy with purity of flavors, Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and beautiful elegance and great persistency. Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks This Gewürztraminer is only produced in to the Vosges Mountains protection which the very best vintages and it can be preserves the plain from the rain. cellared for aging for up to 20 years. GRAPE VARIETAL // TRIMBACH 100% Pinot Gris APPELLATION // Alsace Controllée AOC Pinot Gris is a white-wine grape Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives variety that is the pink-skinned appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of mutation of Pinot Noir. The wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling adjective gris is French for under this appellation. While it is no "gray", and refers to the dusty, longer mandatory, the majority of AOC light-gray sheen the grapes Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? often take on. Although their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines sometimes used as a blending are required to be bottled in their region of component, Pinot Gris is production, and are always sold in the primarily produced as a varietal Grapes for Vendanges Tardives famous, slender green bottle called the wine. Flavors and aromas vary “Flute of Alsace.” are left on the vine until they greatly from region to region begin to dehydrate, allowing the and from style to style. ABOUT THE WINERY // sugars and phenolic compounds The viticultural origin of the Trimbach to concentrate. They are STYLE // family dates back to 1626. For three sourched from the Ribeauville Fermented in stainless steel, with no centuries and across 13 generations, Grands Crus of Kirschberg and malolactic fermentation to preserve the family has produced wines that are Osterberg, located above the natural fruit acidity, followed by six structured, longlived, fruity, elegant Trimbach winery. These terroirs months ageing before and estate and balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. The family personally looks after give way to very precise, fresh bottling. Bottles remain in the cellar for several years before release, ensuring each operation, from planting to and full-bodied wines with harvests and from vinification to fantastic balance. the wines are both ready to drink but also hold great ageing potential,10–15 bottling. Maison Trimbach’s vineyards years or more. The “Vendanges are all situated around Ribeauville Tardives” wines retain natural residual where they benefit from the unique sugar which is in perfect balance with Alsatian microclimate, thanks to the their delightful freshness. These wines Vosges Mountains protection, which are wonderfully intense and have an preserves the plain from the rain. exceptional finish. TRIMBACH APPELLATION // Alsace Controllée AOC Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives GRAPE VARIETAL // appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of 100% Gewurztraminer wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling under this appellation. While it is no longer Gewürztraminer is a pink-skinned mandatory, the majority of AOC Alsace grape variety that produces some wines indicate the grape variety on their DID YOU KNOW? of the world's most distinctive labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines are aromatic wines. Most wines are required to be bottled in their region of considered semi-dry and a bit production, and are always sold in the sweet, but lower in alcohol than Grapes for Vendanges Tardives famous, slender green bottle called the other varieties. Alsace is the are left on the vine until they “Flute of Alsace.” begin to dehydrate, allowing the world’s largest producer of sugars and phenolic compounds Gewürztraminer. to concentrate. They are sourced ABOUT THE WINERY // from the Ribeauville Grand Cru of STYLE // The viticultural origin of the Trimbach Fermented in stainless steel, with no family dates back to 1626. For three Kirschberg. This terroir imparts a centuries and across 13 generations, the very precise, fresh and full- malolactic fermentation to preserve natural fruit acidity, followed by six family has produced wines that are bodied wine with fantastic months ageing before and estate structured, longlived, fruity, elegant and balance. bottling. Bottles remain in the cellar for balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. several years before release, ensuring The family personally looks after each Pierre Trimbach has been the the wines are both ready to drink but operation, from planting to harvests and President of the Vendanges also hold great ageing potential–20 from vinification to bottling. Maison Tardives and Sélection de years or more. Medium gold with Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated Grains Nobles Committee since aromas of quince preserves, caramelized around Ribeauville where they benefit from the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks 1999. Mirabelle and lychee. Sweet, succulent, full-bodied and elegant. to the Vosges Mountains protection, which preserves the plain from the rain. GRAPE VARIETAL // TRIMBACH 100% Gewurztraminer APPELLATION // Alsace Controllée AOC Gewürztraminer is a pink-skinned Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Gewurztraminer Sélection de grape variety that produces some appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of Grains Nobles “Hors Choix” of the world's most distinctive wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling aromatic wines. Most wines are under this appellation. While it is no considered semi-dry and a bit longer mandatory, the majority of AOC DID YOU KNOW? sweet, but lower in alcohol than Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on other varieties. Alsace is the their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines Botrytis cinerea or “”, is a world’s largest producer of are required to be bottled in their region beneficial form of a grey mold that Gewürztraminer. of production, and are always sold in the grows on ripe wine grapes in the famous, slender green bottle called the vineyard under specific climatic “Flute of Alsace.” conditions. Infestation by Botrytis STYLE // Grapes for this estate-bottled ABOUT THE WINERY // requires a balance of moisture, Selection de Grains Nobles are sunlight and temperature. Although The viticultural origin of the Trimbach sourced from 40-year-old vines in family dates back to 1626. For three the rot actually looks bad and causes Hunawihr from the vineyard centuries and across 13 generations, grapes to appear raisin-like, the Muelforst. The well-drained the family has produced wines that are resulting wine from these affected vineyards, facing south, contain structured, longlived, fruity, elegant grapes is sweet, golden and argilo-cacaire soil over a deep and balanced: the celebrated Trimbach delicious. limestone base, excellent for growing style. The family personally looks after Gewürztraminer. each operation, from planting to Pierre Trimbach has been the harvests and from vinification to Thanks to botrytis cinerea, these bottling. Maison Trimbach’s vineyards President of the Vendanges Tardives exceptionally luscious wines boast a and Sélection de Grains Nobles are all situated around Ribeauville unique aromatic complexity of where they benefit from the unique Committee since 1999. apricot, honey and caraway-seed, Alsatian microclimate, thanks to the and offer a surprising ageing Vosges Mountains protection, which potential. Selection de Grains Nobles preserves the plain from the rain. is a , but being so rare it is often enjoyed on its own. GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // TRIMBACH 100% Pinot Gris Alsace Controllée AOC Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Pinot Gris Sélection de Pinot Gris is a white-wine grape appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% variety that is the pink-skinned of wines made in Alsatian vineyards Grains Nobles mutation of Pinot Noir. The falling under this appellation. While it adjective gris is French for "gray", is no longer mandatory, the majority DID YOU KNOW? and refers to the dusty, light-gray of AOC Alsace wines indicate the sheen the grapes often take on. grape variety on their labels. Since Botrytis cinerea or “noble rot”, is a Although sometimes used as a 1972, AOC Alsace wines are required beneficial form of a grey mold that blending component, Pinot Gris is to be bottled in their region of grows on ripe wine grapes in the primarily produced as a varietal production, and are always sold in vineyard under specific climatic wine. Flavors and aromas vary the famous, slender green bottle greatly from region to region and called the “Flute of Alsace.” conditions. Infestation by Botrytis from style to style. requires a balance of moisture, ABOUT THE WINERY // sunlight and temperature. Although The viticultural origin of the Trimbach the rot actually looks bad and causes STYLE // family dates back to 1626. For three grapes to appear raisin-like, the The rare “Sélection de Grains centuries and across 13 generations, the resulting wine from these affected Nobles” (selection of noble berries), family has produced wines that are grapes is sweet, golden and results from the selective hand- structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. delicious. picking of each grape which has been shriveled by noble rot (botrytis The family personally looks after each cinerrea). Fermented in stainless operation, from planting and harvesting to Pierre Trimbach has been the steel, with no malolactic vinification and bottling. Maison President of the Vendanges Tardives fermentation and bottled at the Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in and Sélection de Grains Nobles estate the following Spring. Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, Committee since 1999. More rich than sweet, showing Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihrand structure, acidity and a toasty Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from character, this is a finely crafted the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks to wine, packed with intense flavors the Vosges Mountains protection which and a fresh aftertaste. Ageing preserves the plain from the rain. potential for 10-15 years. TRIMBACH GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Riesling Alsace Controllée AOC Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Riesling “Sélection de Riesling is a light-skinned, appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of Vieilles Vignes” aromatic grape. In Alsace, Riesling wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling is the most important wine grape under this appellation. While it is no variety in terms of both quantity longer mandatory, the majority of AOC and quality. The region's sunny, dry Alsace wines indicate the grape variety DID YOU KNOW? climate and the shelter provided by on their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace the Vosges Mountains allows for a wines are required to be bottled in their long ripening season and complex region of production, and are always Made for the first time in 2009, soils —a mix of granite, limestone, sold in the famous, slender green bottle the Selection de Vieilles Vignes, schist and sandstone are typical called the “Flute of Alsace.” since 2016 vintage, comes from contribute terroir-expressive wines. ABOUT THE WINERY // top vineyard sites in Hunawihr -- The viticultural origin of the Trimbach parcels in the Grand Cru Rosacker family dates back to 1626. For three (parcels not used in Clos Ste STYLE // centuries and across 13 generations, the Hune) and the highly regarded The wine is not oak-aged, and is family has produced wines that are vinified to complete dryness with structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and Muehlforst vineyard both in no residual sugar. Bottling is done Hunawihr. balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. early to preserve freshness, and the The family personally looks after each wine rests in bottle in the cellar for operation, from planting and harvesting several years before reaching the to vinification and bottling. Maison marketplace, ensuring the wine is Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in both ready to drink upon release Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, but also can be cellared. Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihrand Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from It has a mineral-structured palate, the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks and is elegant, dry and precise with to the Vosges Mountains protection which only 4-5 grams of RS. preserves the plain from the rain. GRAPE VARIETAL // TRIMBACH 100% Riesling APPELLATION // Alsace Controllée AOC Alsace Controllée AOC is the only AOC Riesling “Réserve” Riesling is a light-skinned, aromatic grape. In Alsace, appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of Riesling is the most important wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling wine grape variety in terms of under this appellation. While it is no both quantity and quality. The longer mandatory, the majority of AOC region's sunny, dry climate and Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? the shelter provided by the their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines Vosges Mountains allows for a are required to be bottled in their region long ripening season and complex of production, and are always sold in the Trimbach Réserves are the result soils —a mix of granite, famous, slender green bottle called the of a rigorous selection from limestone, schist and sandstone “Flute of Alsace.” mostly old vineyards in are typical contribute terroir- Ribeauvillé and the surrounding expressive wines. ABOUT THE WINERY // villages including the vineyards of The viticultural origin of the Trimbach Grand Cru Kirchberg, Wiebaum, family dates back to 1626. For three Haguenau, and a parcel of STYLE // centuries and across 13 generations, the vineyard in Bergheim, the result Grapes are sourced from the noted family has produced wines that are of which produces a highly Lieux-Dits vineyard, one of the structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and complex wines with longer Premiers Cru. Fermentation occurs balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. ageing potential. in temperature controlled stainless The family personally looks after each steel and concrete vats and the operation, from planting and harvesting to wine does not undergo malolactic vinification and bottling. Maison Trimbach’s fermentation. vineyards are all situated in Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, Bergheim, This wine’s delicate bouquet, the Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and Mittlewihr). The fine balance between its dry vineyards all benefit from the unique personality, its distinguished Alsatian microclimate, thanks to the Vosges fruitiness and its natural vitality Mountains protection which preserves the contribute to its exceptional plain from the rain. richness. GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Pinot Gris TRIMBACH APPELLATION // Pinot Gris is a white-wine grape Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC Pinot Gris “Réserve” variety that is the pink-skinned Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC is the mutation of Pinot Noir. The only AOC appellation in all of Alsace, with adjective gris is French for "gray", 78% of wines made in Alsatian vineyards and refers to the dusty, light-gray falling under this appellation. While it is sheen the grapes often take on. no longer mandatory, the majority of AOC Although sometimes used as a Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? blending component, Pinot Gris is their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines primarily produced as a varietal are required to be bottled in their region of production, and are always sold in the Trimbach Réserves are the result wine. Flavors and aromas vary greatly from region to region and famous, slender green bottle called the of a rigorous selection from “Flute of Alsace.” mostly old vineyards in from style to style. Ribeauvillé and the surrounding ABOUT THE WINERY // villages, producing more complex The viticultural origin of the Trimbach wines with longer ageing STYLE // family dates back to 1626. For three potential. Sourced from the Trimbach’s centuries and across 13 generations, the family’s own vineyards and from family has produced wines that are The nostalgic painting on the growers with whom the family has structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and label is the famous butcher’s long-term relationships. The wine is balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. tower in the village of fermented to complete dryness in The family personally looks after each Ribeauvillé. temperature-controlled stainless operation, from planting and harvesting to steel and concrete vats. There is no vinification and bottling. Maison secondary malolactic fermentation Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in in order to maintain as much Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, natural acidity as possible. Bright, Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihrand pale gold with aromas of juicy Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from peaches and ripe pear. Full bodied the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks with ripe smokey tropical fruit to the Vosges Mountains protection which flavors and a long nutty finish. preserves the plain from the rain. GRAPE VARIETAL // 100% Pinot Noir TRIMBACH APPELLATION // The essence of Pinot Noir wine is Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC Pinot Noir “Réserve” its aroma of red berries and Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC is the cherries. Pinot Noir is often noted only AOC appellation in all of Alsace, with for its natural ability to be lighter 78% of wines made in Alsatian vineyards than other red wines and have falling under this appellation. While it is low tannin. It is also a very no longer mandatory, the majority of AOC difficult variety to cultivate, but Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? wines made with Pinot Noir have their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines cultivated a large following of are required to be bottled in their region of The Pinot Noir Reserve has the hardcore wine enthusiasts. production, and are always sold in the same yield as Grand Crus from famous, slender green bottle called the “Flute of Alsace.” Burgundy @40hl/ha. STYLE // Grapes are from Trimbach’s own ABOUT THE WINERY // Style wise this can be described vineyards and about 120 growers whom The viticultural origin of the Trimbach as “A bridge wine between the family has long-term relationships. family dates back to 1626. For three Burgundy and Oregon Pinot After de-stemming, the grapes they centuries and across 13 generations, the Noirs.” undergo a gentle pneumatic pressing family has produced wines that are followed by an 8-day cold to structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and extract color and fruit. Fermentation balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. takes place in temperature controlled The family personally looks after each stainless steel tanks. The Pinot Noirs are operation, from planting and harvesting to the only Trimbach wines which undergo vinification and bottling. Maison malolactic fermentation (in tank) and Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in they are bottled after 6 months ageing Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, on the fine lees. This is a brilliant wine Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and with aromas of crushed wild Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from strawberries and raspberry compote, the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks with an element of minerality. Soft and to the Vosges Mountains protection which lush on entry, vibrant and refreshing preserves the plain from the rain. with crisp fruit flavors. TRIMBACH APPELLATION // Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC is the Muscat “Réserve – Dry” only AOC appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of wines made in Alsatian vineyards falling under this appellation. While it is GRAPE VARIETAL // no longer mandatory, the majority of AOC 90% Muscat Ottonel Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on 10% Mucat d’Alsace their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines DID YOU KNOW? are required to be bottled in their region There are two different clones of of production, and are always sold in the Muscat in Alsace–Muscat Ottonel Trimbach Réserves are the result famous, slender green bottle called the which brings the roundness and “Flute of Alsace.” of a rigorous selection from softness of the wine, as well as mostly old vineyards in fruitiness and Muscat d ’Alsace ABOUT THE WINERY // Ribeauvillé and the surrounding bringing the natural acidity of the The viticultural origin of the Trimbach villages, producing more complex wine as well as fruitiness. family dates back to 1626. For three wines with longer ageing centuries and across 13 generations, the potential. family has produced wines that are structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and A very sensitive varietal, there STYLE // balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. Unlike many muscats, Trimbach’s The family personally looks after each are only 865 acres of Muscat in version is bone-dry and the only operation, from planting and harvesting Alsace, although introduced in Muscat AOC in France which is to vinification and bottling. Maison 1850. vinified dry. The highly aromatic Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in floral nose dominated by lime Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, blossom and white peach leads Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihrand into flavor so fruity that you Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from almost think you are eating ripe the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks peaches. Good grip to the very dry to the Vosges Mountains protection which flavors of white peach, lemon, preserves the plain from the rain. flowers and minerals. TRIMBACH GRAPE VARIETIES // APPELLATION // 75% Pinot Auxerrois Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC 25% Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC is the Pinot Blanc “Classic” only AOC appellation in all of Alsace, with True Auxerrois, often called Pinot 78% of wines made in Alsatian vineyards Auxerrois or Auxerrois Blanc, is falling under this appellation. While it is no grown fairly extensively in Alsace. longer mandatory, the majority of AOC Auxerrois is more full bodied and Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? less crisp than Pinot Blanc, but the their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines two varieties complement each are required to be bottled in their region of other’s weaknesses. production, and are always sold in the From rigorously selected grapes famous, slender green bottle called the from Ribeauvillé and surrounding Pinot Blanc is a very versatile white “Flute of Alsace.” villages, these wines represent grape variety. When grown in the traditional and dry style of Alsace, Pinot Blanc wines are ABOUT THE WINERY // typified by almond aromas, with a Alsace white wines. The viticultural origin of the Trimbach hint of spice. On the palate they family dates back to 1626. For three show a range of apple flavors, centuries and across 13 generations, the usually at the floury and creamy family has produced wines that are end of the spectrum. structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. The family personally looks after each operation, from planting and harvesting to STYLE // vinification and bottling. Maison A wine for pure pleasure! Maturing Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in early, fermentation occurs in Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, temperature controlled stainless Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihrand steel and concrete vats and the wine Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from does not undergo malolactic the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks fermentation. This wine is dry, well- to the Vosges Mountains protection which balanced, supple and refreshing. preserves the plain from the rain. TRIMBACH APPELLATION // Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC GRAPE VARIETAL // Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC is the Riesling “Classic” 100% Riesling only AOC appellation in all of Alsace, with 78% of wines made in Alsatian vineyards Riesling is a light-skinned, aromatic falling under this appellation. While it is grape. In Alsace, Riesling is the most no longer mandatory, the majority of AOC important wine grape variety in Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? terms of both quantity and quality. their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines The region's sunny, dry climate and are required to be bottled in their region the shelter provided by the Vosges of production, and are always sold in the Riesling Classic is composed of Mountains allows for a long ripening famous, slender green bottle called the 25% grapes originating from season and complex soils —a mix of “Flute of Alsace.” Grand Cru vineyards. granite, limestone, schist and sandstone are typical contribute ABOUT THE WINERY // terroir-expressive wines. The viticultural origin of the Trimbach Riesling varietal represents 50% family dates back to 1626. For three of Maison Trimbach Production. centuries and across 13 generations, the family has produced wines that are STYLE // structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and The specific vineyard plots for balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. Trimbach Classic Riesling are selected The family personally looks after each each year by Pierre Trimbach. The operation, from planting and harvesting to grapes are fermented in temperature- vinification and bottling. Maison controlled stainless steel and concrete Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in vats. There is no secondary malolactic Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, fermentation in order to maintain as Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihrand much natural acidity as possible. Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from As the house style dictates, it is vinified the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks dry. Flavors of white peach, quince and to the Vosges Mountains protection which lemon on the palate with a lingering, preserves the plain from the rain. clean and, of course, dry finish. TRIMBACH GRAPE VARIETAL // APPELLATION // 100% Gewurztraminer Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC Appellation Alsace Controllée AOC is the Gewurztraminer “Classic” Alsace is the world’s largest producer only AOC appellation in all of Alsace, with of Gewürztraminer. Gewürztraminer 78% of wines made in Alsatian vineyards is a pink-skinned grape variety that falling under this appellation. While it is no produces some of the world's most longer mandatory, the majority of AOC distinctive aromatic wines. Most Alsace wines indicate the grape variety on DID YOU KNOW? wines are considered semi-dry and their labels. Since 1972, AOC Alsace wines lower in alcohol than other varieties; are required to be bottled in their region of however, not that Trimbach vinifies production, and are always sold in the The fruitiest and the spiciest of to create a dry style Gewürztraminer famous, slender green bottle called the the varietals – a unique wine. in this classic range. “Flute of Alsace.” ABOUT THE WINERY // It is in Alsace that this grape The viticultural origin of the Trimbach variety reaches the height of STYLE // family dates back to 1626. For three perfection. Sourced from the Trimbach’s family’s centuries and across 13 generations, the own vineyards and from growers with family has produced wines that are whom the family has long-term structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and Its dry personality makes it ideal relationships. Gewurztraminer is one as an aperitif and it pairs balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. of Trimbach’s most unique wines. The The family personally looks after each extremely well with specialty wine is fermented in temperature- operation, from planting and harvesting cuisine with pronounced flavors. controlled stainless steel and concrete to vinification and bottling. Maison Gewurztraminer is a fine vats. There is no secondary malolactic Trimbach’s vineyards are all situated in accompaniment for fish or fermentation in order to maintain as Ribeauvillé (Ribeauville, Hunawihr, seasoned meats, spicy and exotic much natural acidity as possible. The Bergheim, Rorschwihr, Riquewihr and dishes, soft cheeses (such as the wines are released after two years of Mittlewihr). The vineyards all benefit from cellar ageing, when they have the the unique Alsatian microclimate, thanks famous Munster), and a plethora perfect balance of fruit and acidity. of desserts. to the Vosges Mountains protection which Rich, intense, luscious and well preserves the plain from the rain. balanced with a dry, spicy finish.