2011 Riesling Réserve

Trimbach will soon be releasing their first wine ever to carry a grand cru vineyard name on the label.The Couvent de Ribeauvillé has rented vineyards to them since 2008, of which more than two hectares are situated in the Geisberg grand cru (Trimbach now works about 60% of this grand cru), and the sisters at the time of the initial rental agreement asked that the name of the Geisberg appear on the label of the new wine.And so it will be named Vignoble du Couvent de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru Geisberg.The first vintage produced is the 2008 and Pierre Trimbach told me it will probably be released next year.Trimbach said that 2011 reminded him of 2000 because of the high temperatures recorded at harvest time, "though in 2000 we started harvesting slightly later.In 2011 there was a heat spell at the end of August, with an unbelievable 30°C on the day we started harvesting.I find that our pinot gris are especially good this year, balanced and pure."Not surprisingly, he is confident that the high-acid 2010s are real vins de garde. Also recommended:2011 Gewurztraminer (85), 2011 Gewurtraminer Reserve (86).