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Clos Sainte-Hune

2009 Alsace Riesling

Trimbach Clos Sainte-Hune is a remarkable white wine from the prestigious Alsace region, renowned for its exceptional Riesling varietal. This 2009 vintage showcases a luminous pale gold color that captivates the eye. On the nose, it reveals an enchanting bouquet of ripe stone fruits, zesty citrus, and delicate floral notes, promising a delightful tasting experience. The wine is medium-bodied with a vibrant acidity that provides a refreshing lift while maintaining remarkable balance. With its pronounced fruit intensity, flavors of juicy peach and green apple mingle with hints of mineral complexity, reflecting the unique terroir of the Clos Sainte-Hune vineyard. The wine is bone dry, allowing its exquisite fruit character to shine through, while the fine, subtle texture lingers on the palate, offering an unforgettable finish that will continue to evolve over the years.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood Pasta, Poached Fish, Seafood

Region:


Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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