Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile 2008

Pale straw-green. Captivating, perfumed nose of yellow peach, fresh flowers, green apple, chlorophyll and talc; this is almost Mosel-like. Then fresh and saline in the mouth; juicy and dense, with laser-like acidity and wonderful clarity and cut to its white stone fruit and apple flavours.

Finishes long and minerally, with a zesty edge that will leave your mouth watering. A mesmerizing riesling. This vintage features one of the lowest levels of residual sugar Trimbach has ever had in their Frederic Emile. Both of the Trimbach brothers feel that 2008 is the greatest vintage for the Frederic Emile between 2005 and 2009.

They could well be selling this wine short as it has potential to be top ten of Frederic Emiles, ever.

The 2008 Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile is now in the market and readers shouldn't miss seeking it out. This is a gorgeously matured dry Riesling classic from Ribeauvillé that drinks perfectly today and pairs with many kind of dishes. The wine has an intense citrus color and opens with a very clear, deep, dense and aromatic bouquet of dried fruits along with herbal and mineral aromas. Full-bodied, pure and elegant, yet complex and mineral on the palate, this is a silky textured but well-structured dry Riesling with intense and persistent fruit, fine tannins and lingering salinity. Bottled April 2009, this is a great dry Riesling blend from the Grands Crus Geisberg and Osterberg. Drink 2017-2038

96 pts - Stephen Reinhardt