Maison Trimbach : Gewurztraminer 2020

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Gewurztraminer 2020 from Maison Trimbach

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a light golden color with sparkling green highlights.

Nose

The nose opens with a seductive and elegant bouquet. Typical lychee aromas blend with notes of rose and spices. Yellow fruit fragrances are accompanied by a subtle saline minerality, revealing the full aromatic complexity of the grape variety.

Palate

On the palate, the wine reveals itself as full-bodied and structured by a beautiful acidity. The dry, gastronomic style offers a remarkable balance between fruity richness and vibrant freshness. The briny minerality adds depth to the tasting experience, while the finish remains elegant and lingering.

Food and wine pairings

This Gewurztraminer pairs ideally with washed-rind cheeses such as Alsatian Munster. It also goes perfectly with spicy cuisines, particularly Asian and North African dishes. Poultry in sauce, foie gras and mushroom-based dishes also make excellent pairings.

Serving and storage

The Gewurztraminer 2020 can be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve until around 2030.

A full-bodied and balanced Gewurztraminer, hallmark of Trimbach's Alsatian excellence

The estate

Maison Trimbach represents one of the most remarkable winemaking dynasties in Alsace, with a documented presence since 1626 when Jean Trimbach was admitted as a burgher of Riquewihr. Now established in Ribeauvillé, the estate remains entirely family-owned and independent. The twelfth generation, embodied by Pierre and Jean Trimbach, currently oversees the estate alongside the thirteenth generation, which is gradually joining the business. The domaine spans ninety-seven hectares of estate-owned vineyards, 30% of which come from Grand Cru terroirs. A pioneer in sustainable viticulture, Trimbach eliminated chemical insecticides and pesticides as early as 1972 and has held organic certification for its entire production since 2023.

The vineyard

The Gewurztraminer comes from vineyards located on the hillsides of the sub-Vosges foothills in Alsace. The soils date from the Triassic and Jurassic periods, composed of shell limestone, dolomite, marls and limestone, with a south-southeast exposure. This geological composition gives the wine its characteristic mineral structure. The grapes come from both Trimbach's own vines and partner growers with whom the Maison has maintained long-standing relationships. The region's semi-continental climate, sheltered by the Vosges mountains, provides ideal conditions for the gradual and balanced ripening of the grapes.

The vintage

The 2020 vintage stands out for its sunny and balanced character. The climatic conditions allowed for optimal grape ripeness, encouraging the development of the grape variety's typical aromas while preserving a remarkable natural acidity.

Winemaking and aging

The grapes for the Gewurztraminer 2020 are selected at optimal ripeness and then gently pressed in pneumatic presses. The must flows directly by gravity into the cellar where it settles before fermentation begins. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and concrete vats. No secondary malolactic fermentation is carried out in order to preserve the wine's maximum natural acidity and maintain its aromatic vibrancy. The wine is bottled in the spring following the harvest and ages in the cellar for a minimum of two years before commercial release.

Grape variety

100% Gewurztraminer