Domaine Trimbach Gewürztraminer Alsace 2022
Trimbach
Trimbach's house style brings rigor to one of Alsace's most exuberant varieties. This Gewürztraminer has the aromatic intensity the grape demands, but the bone-dry finish and taut acidity keep it firmly on the food-friendly side. A benchmark for the varietal at an accessible price.
Nose
Immediately aromatic with lychee, rose petal, and a dusting of white pepper. Behind the floral intensity there's a honey-like sweetness and a subtle note of marzipan that keeps it grounded.
Palate
Off-dry on entry but structured by crisp acidity, which prevents the aromatics from turning cloying. Melon and grapefruit join the rose and lychee, creating a layered mid-palate. A faint minerality adds tension and length.
Finish
Medium-long, with persistent floral notes, a touch of ginger spice, and clean citrus acidity.
- Varietal
- Gewürztraminer
- Blend
- 100% Gewürztraminer
- Vineyards
- Multiple parcels across the Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr communes
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Munster cheese with cumin bread and cornichons
Thirteen generations of the Trimbach family have produced wine in Ribeauvillé since 1626, maintaining an unwavering commitment to dry, mineral-driven expressions of Alsace's noble grapes.
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