Close
Search
Filters

Riesling Clos St. Hune 2006 75cl

AOC | Alsace | France
Sold out

All vintages

2006 2007
Critics scores
93 Robert Parker
Fresh lime, yellow plum, musk, and intimations of chalk dust in the nose of Trimbach’s 2006 Riesling Clos Ste-Hune usher in a strikingly fresh, firm palate possessed of meat stock and game-like animal undertones. This bottling of barely over 12.5% in alcohol is much more tightly-stitched than the corresponding Frederic Emile, and finishes with penetrating, bright length, combined with overtly crushed stone minerality. No Alsace 2006 of my experience can top this for focus, clarity, or long-term (I would estimate 12-15 years’) aging potential, although the Frederic Emile is in its very different way more striking, as well as more fun to drink now. ”The yeasts were very efficient in 2007,” notes Jean Trimbach, pointing to a collection of wines several of which are below one gram in residual sugar. The grapes and people did good work, too: I cannot recall a collection at this address that was more consistently fine. Only three special bottlings were essayed by Trimbach in 2006, all Riesling, of which the Frederic Emile and Clos Ste. Hune are among the high points of this vintage in Alsace.
93 Wine Spectator
Bright and focused, with bracing acidity and a strong undercurrent of saline minerality. Flavors of quince, green pear, lemon verbena and dried apricot wrap around the minerally core, but it takes hold again on the finish with lots of lingering notes of white pepper, fleur de sel and hot stone. This purrs like a finely tuned Ferrari, combining both power and finesse. Drink now through 2030. 700 cases made. –AN
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.