Riesling « Cuvée Frédéric Emile » « Vendanges Tardives » or "Late Harvest"

The Trimbach Family picks the Riesling grapes as late as possible in order to achieve maximum ripeness which, in turn, gives optimum depth of flavour and complexity. Those extra riped grapes have generally some noble rot, botritys cinerea. 

Exceptionnally, we are spoiled and produce a Riesling "Cuvée Frédéric Emile" "Vendanges Tardives", like in 2000 or 2001. Then we are located on the same parcels of vines than Cuvée Frédéric Emile, so to say  Geisberg and Osterberg.

In some lucky vintages, like 2002, we can produce a Riesling "Vendanges Tardives" and the grapes are from some lieux-dits in Ribeauvillé (old vines, marl and limestone soils, south east facing).

Some vintages are not produced, for quality reasons.

Ageing potential

Minimum 15 years and often much more

Food and wine pairing

Desserts, foie gras, rich dishes, etc.

Excellent on its own for meditation...

Available at our tasting room:

Riesling 2002 Vendanges Tardives

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