Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 2009 75cl

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.