Riesling "Cuvée Frédéric Emile" AOC 2007 Magnum (1.5L)

Alsace, France | Magnum | 92 Points

Review:

"Pale straw-green color. Quince, chlorophyll, licorice, menthol, jasmine and lemon verbena on a nose that's surprisingly perfumed for what was a very warm vintage. Fragrant, fresh and clean on entry, with harmonious but lively acidity lifting the lemon and lime flavors complicated by minty herbs, quinine and licorice. Minerally and penetrating on the long, saline finish, showing more flesh than some other Frédéric Emile vintages. The 2007 vintage began like 2011, with very early flowering and veraison dates, but 2007 was fresher overall. A few September rains had people fearing a repeat of 2006 (when inclement fall weather damaged harvest quality), and many producers pulled the trigger too soon, picking grapes that were not fully ripe." - Ian D'Agata on September 2013

Tasting Notes:

Very attractive already, quite powerful nose. Full bodied wine with intensity, depth and beautiful mineral flavor. Delicious with fish, poultry and veal. Ideal wine to match with fusion cuisines

More About This Auction Lot:

Trialto has been proudly carrying the Trimbach flag in western Canada for over 20 years!  We were thrilled when Anne Trimbach went to their private cellar to donate this special magnum.  Maison Trimbach will celebrate their 400 year anniversary in 2026. What better way to help them mark this occasion and experience for yourself how great Rieslings really show well when they have taken on some age.