Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile 2001 Trimbach

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

The virtues of the 2001 Trimbach Rieslings will by now be well known to readers, but in another year or two they will release a 2001 Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile 375th Anniversary representing a small lot of late-picked Osterberg. Smelling of honey and herbal elixir, it offers a creamy texture, refined peach, honey and mint flavors, and a vivid sense of salt, chalk and wet stone minerality. This might ultimately approach the quality of the 2001 Clos Ste-Hune, and will be one to enjoy over a twenty year period, as despite its elegance it is uncannily concentrated (and, incidentally, despite its richness perfectly dry).

Winespectator (90)

Dry and shot through with apple and mineral notes. Regal and distinctive in a steely, reserved way. Firm, chalklike finish.

Jancis Robinson (18)

Entrancing nose, lemon curd, spice, some bakery notes. Wondrous lime pickle on the palate and stupendous length. The descriptors are insufficient – this has glorious clarity and profundity, such delicious breadth and persistence. (RH)