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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 30 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Foie gras Sweet exotic fruit cradles the duck liver's richness; classic Alsace pairing.More wines for foie gras →
- Munster with cumin Cumin-spiced washed-rind cheese finds an echo in the wine's candied ginger.More wines for soft cheese →Find munster with cumin on TableJourney →
- Tarte aux mirabelles Yellow plum tart matches the wine's stone-fruit and apricot register.More wines for fruit tarts →
With cheese
How to serve Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Foie gras, Munster with cumin, Tarte aux mirabelles. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vendanges Tardives was codified in 1984 after a Hugel-led reform; Trimbach has made the late-harvest Gewurztraminer only in warm vintages since, often skipping cooler years.
- 1984Vendanges Tardives recognised in Alsace AOC decree
- 1989Trimbach declares a benchmark VT vintage
- 2018Recent warm-vintage bottling reaffirms the cuvee's selective production
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Trimbach · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC Vendanges Tardives
- Oak
- Stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 80 to 130 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984
Frequently asked about Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives
What does Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. Late-harvested Gewurztraminer at high natural ripeness, produced only in warm vintages. Honeyed apricot and lychee with the trademark rose-petal lift.
When should I drink Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives?
Drink 5-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives?
Foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Munster with cumin and Tarte aux mirabelles. Sweet exotic fruit cradles the duck liver's richness; classic Alsace pairing.
What grapes are in Trimbach Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives?
The blend is Gewurztraminer (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC Vendanges Tardives.
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