2003 Trimbach Riesling Clos Ste. Hune
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| Style: | White Wine |
| Grape Type: | Riesling |
| Region: | Alsace |
About Trimbach
Trimbach is the standard-bearer in the region for tightly wound, focused and truly dry wines, especially Riesling. Trimbach's great Clos Ste. Hune, from a parcel within the Rosacker grand cru, is widely considered to be one of the greatest expressions of Rieslings in the wo... more
Expert Reviews
Distinctly candied aroma of pineapple syrup. Silky on entry, then fairly dry but exotic in the middle palate, with a strong liquid stone flavor and some apparent alcohol. A powerful, dense wine that tastes a bit sweeter than its 8 grams of sugar despite its pronounced stony character. Conveys a strong impression of soil character. Trimbach notes that the wine began exotic, with limited complexity, but is much more minerally now. Also tasted: 2004 Gewurztraminer*.

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