The best-known of Trimbach's "Gold Label” wines, Frédéric Emile Riesling is the epitome of the family style: pure and complex fruit brought to life with vibrant, muscular acidity. Totally dry. While its breadth and freshness are immediately apparent when every new vintage is released, Frédéric Emile's true depth and power come to life only after several more years of bottle aging.

Rating

Wine Advocate 93 points This racy Riesling shows precision balance and finesse, offering a smoky, minerally undercurrent to layers of fresh apple, white peach, fleur de sel, dried herb and anise flavors. Finely cut and intense, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now through 2030. From France.—A.N.

Wine maker notes

The prized Riesling grapes are picked by hand as late as possible. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats; no malo-lactic fermentation to maintain as much natural acidity as possible. Four years of cellar aging. Domaine bottled.