The 2022 Trimbach Riesling Reserve is a classic Alsace Riesling from one of France’s most historic and respected wine families. Produced by Maison Trimbach, whose winemaking heritage dates back to 1626, the Réserve Riesling represents the benchmark house style - dry, precise and intensely mineral. Sourced from carefully selected vineyards throughout Alsace, the 2022 vintage combines vibrant fruit purity with remarkable freshness, producing a wine that is both immediately appealing and capable of graceful ageing.
The nose is bright and expressive, revealing aromas of lemon zest, lime and green apple layered with white flowers, citrus blossom and subtle stone fruit notes. Delicate hints of wet slate, crushed limestone and grapefruit pith emerge with aeration, while the aromatic profile remains focused, pure and beautifully lifted. The hallmark Trimbach combination of citrus intensity and mineral precision is immediately evident.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with crisp acidity and exceptional purity. Flavours of lime, lemon, green apple and white peach are supported by a distinctive mineral backbone and subtle saline freshness. Unlike many sweeter Riesling styles, the Trimbach Réserve is firmly dry, allowing the fruit, acidity and terroir to shine without distraction. The texture is sleek and focused, while vibrant acidity provides energy and structure throughout. The finish is long, clean and refreshing, carrying lingering notes of citrus peel, crushed stone and mineral tension. The style is elegant, precise and unmistakably Alsatian.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the finest examples of classic dry Riesling and an outstanding introduction to the Trimbach style. Compared to many Australian Rieslings, the Trimbach Réserve offers greater texture, savoury complexity and Old World minerality while maintaining the vibrant citrus character that Riesling lovers appreciate. It’s an incredibly versatile white wine that works beautifully both as an aperitif and at the dining table. Drink now or cellar comfortably over the next 10–15 years. Perfect with oysters, prawns, sashimi, grilled fish, pork dishes, spicy Asian cuisine, fresh goat’s cheese or classic Alsatian fare.
