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Pinot Gris SGN 2005 75cl

AOC | Alsace | France
CHF 97.30

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2005
Critics scores
97 Wine Spectator
This focused SGN is tightly knit, blending threads of flavor and structure into a wine that's elegant overall. Weaves streamlined, racy acidity with layers of dried papaya, macerated peach, briny mineral and fresh alpine forest, with hints of lemon curd and wood smoke. Though rich and lightly honeyed, this leaves a fresh, mouthwatering impression, with lots of zesty spice and mineral character on the very long finish. Drink now through 2040. 300 cases made. –AN
95 Robert Parker
Picked out ultra-selectively from all of their Pinot Gris vineyards, the Trimbach 2005 Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles displays high-toned, botrytis-engendered aromas of honey, brown spices, peach preserves, and white truffle. Remarkably creamy and honeyed, with spice and truffle-infused peach preserves and tangerine liqueur, yet preserving (as have all of these best 2005s) a luscious core of fresh fruit, rich and viscous, let light on its feet and crystal clear. Butterscotch and toasted hazelnut, join the richly diverse choir here for a long, serene finish. Pierre Trimbach says the quality of material and course of fermentation here were so picture-perfect that he added only a very small dosage of sulfur to finish the wine. While there would be no need to defer the pleasure of this wine’s company – provided the winery agreed to release it! – it will no doubt improve for at least two decades.
Producer
Maison Trimbach
Situated in the heart of the Alsace, Maison Trimbach lies just a few meters from the city of Ribeauvillé. With a long vinous history, dating back to the 1600s, the estate has remained in the family. Today, Maison Trimbach is run by the 12th and 13th generations. Hubert Trimbach is in charge of viticulture with the help of his nephew Pierre. While Hubert’s daughter, Anne and his other nephew, Jean help with the business side of the Maison. With 40 hectares of vineyards, spread out over more than 50 parcels and 6 villages (including, Bergheim, Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr), the property is home to an array of soils that provides the perfect setting for many aromatic grape varieties. Maison Trimbach specializes in Riesling wines, with their production being one of the best in the country. Their Rieslings reveal an elegant fruitiness, with a balance and delicacy that is unrivaled. Their wines are bottled in the spring, however they’re not released onto the market until the reach maturity, which could mean up to 7 years after bottling.