Journey to the heart of domaine Trimbach, Trimbach Gewurztraminer Late Harvest

Since 1626, the Trimbach HouseBased in Ribeauvillé, Alsace, it guides 13 generations of winemakers in their quest for excellence. It is particularly renowned for its Prestigious dry Rieslingsbut also cultivates late harvest wines of great elegance. Today managed by Jean and Pierre Trimbach, with the entry of the new generation (Julian Trimbach), the company keeps alive an Alsatian heritage imbued with rigor, tradition and innovation.

History of domaine

Generations of Excellence

Founded in 1626, Trimbach moved to Ribeauvillé after starting out in Riquewihr, a property passed down through 13 generations. The family made its mark as early as 1898 at the Brussels Exhibition, where Frédéric-Emile Trimbach received an exceptional distinction.

Transition to sustainable viticulture

Trimbach eliminated all use of chemicals in 1972 and began a conversion to organic farming in 2008, with HVE-3 certification obtained in 2023. Since 1996, the company has practiced sexual confusion in the vineyards and has launched a vast mass-selection program to protect the genetic heritage.

Vineyard of domaine

With a vineyard of 58 ha spread across more than 70 plots in nine Alsatian villages (Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr, etc.), the average age of the vines is around 47 years old, guaranteeing a refined expression of the terroirs. Trimbach owns several renowned grand cru vineyards (Clos Sainte Hune, etc.) and cultivates its land using organic farming methods, with particular attention paid to the soil, biodiversity and the preservation of noble grape varieties.

Winemaking and aging at domaine

The grape harvest is 100% manualThe juice is pressed in pneumatic presses and then flows directly into the cellar by gravity to be settled and fermented in stainless steel tanks. For late harvest wines, fermentation lasts approximately three weeks, without malolactic fermentation, in order to preserve the fruity freshness. Aging is minimal: a brief period in oak barrels followed by a few months of bottle aging before release, ensuring a perfect balance between residual sugar, aromas, and acidity.

Featured: Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives (2017 vintage)

Technical specifications

• Assembly 100% Gewurztraminer, a noble grape variety from Alsace

• Alcohol : ≈ 13.3% vol.

• Livestock farming : 3-week fermentation, no malolactic fermentation, aged in stainless steel tanks, bottled the spring following the harvest

• Guarding potential 15–20 years old

Tasting

• Dress : medium gold, clear and bright.

• Nose : aromatic explosion on the quincecandied mirabelle plum, lychee, a subtle hint of honey and candied citrus.

• Mouth : fine and elegant, well balanced, with 57 g/L of residual sugar tempered by a sustained acidity, mentholated, with notes of ginger and sweet spices.

Food and wine pairings

A gastronomic wine par excellence: foie gras, poultry in cream sauce, spicy (Asian) dishes, strong cheeses, fruity desserts or tarte tatin.

There Trimbach House It embodies Alsatian tradition while embracing modernity: organic viticulture, preservation of the terroir, and family transmission. Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives 2017 Trimbach is a perfect illustration: refined, with great aromatic purity, balanced between sweetness and freshness, ready to accompany fine dishes or to be aged to reveal its full dimension. With Trimbach, Alsace takes its place among the greatest terroir wine regions.