This elegant Alsace Gewurztraminer offers a refined nose of lychee, white fruits, apple, lime, and delicate spice, underpinned by fine minerality. The palate is rich and dense yet balanced by mild acidity and a persistent saline finish, with subtle caramel notes and a dry-ish, nuanced sweetness. Crafted from old vines on Keuper marl-limestone soils, this wine combines power with finesse. Produced only in top vintages, it pairs beautifully with foie gras, spicy aromatic dishes, and fresh fruit desserts. Ready to enjoy now through 2029, it has 10-15 years of aging potential.

James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Aug 12, 2019

A very attractive nose with apples, limes, lychees and spice, delivered in a smooth, silky and nicely balanced mode on the soft, white-peach and lychee palate. Dry-ish finish. Drink now.

The Wine Advocate | RP 91
Published: Feb 6, 2025
Drink: 2024-2029

The 2016 Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs Ribeaupierre reveals a remarkably fine and elegant nose of lychees and white fruits highlighted by fine minerality. The palate is dense and persistently saline, with a discreet, caramel-like sweetness and the first hints of maturity. This is a rich but elegant Gewürztraminer with mild acidity. 14% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in June 2024.

We published reviews of 18 vintages of the iconic Riesling Clos Sainte Hune in one of the last issues, including the latest from 2019, which has been cultivated in the grand cru Rosacker for 100 years. Beyond that, and as always, I tasted a pretty wide range from vintages here in spring and in late autumn last year. All the crus, whether grand cru or not, are of superb quality. The 2020 Gewürztraminer Muehlforst is a Best Buy; the 2020 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Osterberg is one of the finest Pinot Gris I tasted in Alsace last year; and the Riesling cuvée Frédéric Emile, no matter if the 2018 or 2019, should be seriously considered as a wine to purchase.

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The predominantly Keuper marl-limestone soils on which it is produced give this rare wine a full and powerful style.
Made from old vines from the former wine estate of the Lords of Ribeaupierre, the grapes are selected and harvested at full maturity.
It is a wine with aromas of flowers and spices with a dry character, but so rich and so fruity that it seems to touch the sweetness… which is only illusory.
This great wine is only produced in the best years.
Pairings : foie gras, spicy and aromatic cuisine, desserts made with fresh fruit, etc.
Aging potential :10-15 years.

Technical Specs

Producer: Trimbach
Wine Name: Gewurztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Alsace AOC
Vintage: 2016
Grape Variety: 100% Gewürztraminer
Alcohol Content: 13.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Wine Type: White Wine
Style: Dry, aromatic, rich and full-bodied
Vineyard: Selected old vines from Ribeauvillé, Bergheim and Hunawihr
Soil Type: Keuper marl, limestone and Muschelkalk soils
Vinification: Carefully selected, fully ripe grapes are fermented in stainless-steel tanks; malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve freshness and aromatic character
Ageing: Bottled the following spring and matured in the cellar for six years before release
Residual Sugar: 11.6 g/L
Total Acidity: 4.61 g/L
pH: 3.49
Closure: Natural cork

Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Food Pairing: Foie gras, aromatic and spicy Asian cuisine, roast pork, rich poultry dishes, mature cheeses and fresh-fruit desserts