Maison Trimbach : Riesling 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes for Maison Trimbach's 2022 Riesling

Tasting

Color
Beautifully clear with no suspended particles, the color reveals a pale gold hue with subtle green tints, typical of a white wine from a cool climate.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with vibrant notes of lemon, pear and tropical fruits, enhanced by a touch of candied orange. With aeration, delicate scents of white flowers and citrus blend with mineral, herbaceous and muscat nuances.

Palate
Dry, full-bodied and textured, the palate seduces with its intensity and richness while retaining great elegance. Medium-bodied, it reveals a chalky minerality that perfectly balances the freshness of the fruit. The finish is long, clean and lively, carried by a lovely tension.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs wonderfully with seafood, such as grilled sea bass, oysters or shellfish in cream sauce. It also enhances traditional Alsatian cuisine like sauerkraut or fish in sauce, as well as white meats. Finally, its freshness makes it an excellent match for spicy Asian cuisine, goat cheeses or charcuterie platters.

Service and storage

With excellent aging potential thanks to its fine tension, this 2022 Riesling can be enjoyed now and will continue to evolve favorably until around 2032.

Other characteristics

This wine has a decidedly dry profile with residual sugar levels between 2 and 5 g/l. Its total acidity, above 5 g/l, gives it a refreshing structure. The alcohol level is 12.8%. It is bottled with a screw cap to preserve all its freshness.

The pure, mineral expression of a great white wine from Alsace

The estate

Founded in 1626 by Jean Trimbach in Riquewihr, Maison Trimbach is a true institution in Alsace, France. Now based in Ribeauvillé, the estate is run by the twelfth and thirteenth generations, notably including Pierre, Jean and Julien Trimbach. The estate oversees 61 hectares of vineyards certified organic. Renowned worldwide for its dry, well-balanced white wines, the family carries on a historic expertise while making a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, which earned it the title of "Brand of the Year" in 2025.

The vineyard

Located on the Ribeauvillé geological fault in Alsace, the vineyard benefits from the protection of the Vosges mountains, offering a dry, sunny semi-continental climate. The vines, averaging 45 years old, flourish on south, southeast and southwest-facing slopes. The soils present a complex mosaic of limestone, marl, sandstone and granite. The estate practices rigorous organic viticulture, promoting biodiversity through tree planting, the installation of nesting boxes and winter eco-grazing by sheep.

Winemaking and aging

The winemaking of this 2022 Riesling is carried out with cool fermentation temperatures in the cellar to preserve the brightness and purity of the aromas. Aging takes place with no oak barrel aging whatsoever, thus ensuring an authentic expression of the fruit and terroir.

Grape variety

100% Riesling