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 Vintage2016 Label 1 of 72 
TypeWhite
ProducerTrimbach (web)
VarietyPinot Blanc
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryFrance
RegionAlsace
SubRegionn/a
AppellationAlsace
UPC Code(s)086372560014, 086709560014

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2020 (based on 10 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.2 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 37 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by bajayngo on 10/25/2023: Classic Trimbach in a delicious daily drinker. Lean in framework, but generous in fruit but still the amazing structure and acids at Trimbach brings to all its wine. (165 views)
 Tasted by StewartWent on 6/27/2021 & rated 88 points: Clearly has a Alsatian vibe with soft , almost fluffy musk notes and yep it's not GW. It's not heavily fruited but the build is smart with a light mineral buzz. Super easy to drink in what is ultimately a dry style. Good effort for the variety at 5yrs. (1451 views)
 Tasted by D_RICH on 6/19/2021 & rated 89 points: My last bottle of the 2016, my favorite vintage of this wine. This vintage has low acidity and lots of luscious Pinot fruit. Still drinking well, but slightly past peak and should probably be consumed within the next year or so. Still, a little air helps and it should not be served too cold. Pairs well with seafood dishes. Punches in above it's modest price point. This is what most wine should be about - a well made wine with character and flavor that is readily available, can be enjoyed by everyone and will not break the bank. This wine (in it's current vintage, the 2018, which is a step below the 2016) can be had for just a couple of bucks more, today, than what it sold for thirty years ago. Bravo! (1410 views)
 Tasted by vandal16 on 12/25/2020 & rated 91 points: Brimming with pear and white peach aromas and flavors. Hint of lemon pith on the long and refreshing finish. Great neutral balance but with some concentration. Light bodied but very well rounded. A solid pairing with Indian cuisine. (1762 views)
 Tasted by xyc on 11/25/2020 & rated 85 points: Pinot Blanc character not apparent, generic white with mineral/wood aftertaste. Pinot Blanc is under tasted and underrated as are Alsace wines. A visit to Riquewihr or Kaysersberg will introduce you to white wines you will never taste in a bottle in the US. (1877 views)
 Tasted by D_RICH on 7/27/2020 & rated 89 points: PnP. Pale golden. Crisp apples on the nose. Lucious, balanced wine in the mouth. With airing, pineapple, orange, lemon and lime. Mineral. This is a beautifully balanced wine. This bottle is the one of the best Trimbach Pinot Blancs I have ever had. Served with grilled swordfish, kale and brown rice. This is much better than the 2017, which from palate memory, is riper, sweeter and not as balanced. This is drinking beautifully now. A great value and the perfect house (white) wine. (1864 views)
 Tasted by maxima on 7/10/2020 & rated 88 points: Simple et frais, pas long mais sans accroc.
Pour le prix, rien à redire. (1720 views)
 Tasted by mwtrotter3 on 5/31/2020 & rated 87 points: Nice, easy drinking wine. Melon, citrus, light bodied and clean crisp finish. Great summer wine. (1073 views)
 Tasted by rougeamore on 4/28/2020 & rated 89 points: Creamy with notes of lemon, pear and some minerality. It has a nice balanced acidity. Paired nicely with a seafood pasta with a white wine butter sauce. A great value. (1023 views)
 Tasted by jaredoco on 3/25/2020 & rated 89 points: Worked with a spicy gochujiang dish. Very drinkable for the price. (940 views)
 Tasted by skurtz on 1/6/2020 & rated 90 points: I've tried this wine a number of times over the past year and it has been consistently excellent, consistent with my previous note. Simple asian pear and herbs in a glass. Very tasty, and still within its drinking window. (1155 views)
 Tasted by eyewino on 1/3/2020 & rated 87 points: Pale/clear yellow with thin clear rim. The nose has tropical notes, floral, and honey. The palate is medium-bodied, adds mineral, and a mouth-watering medium length finish. Good Pinot Blanc in an off year from an iconic producer. Fantastic food wine. (926 views)
 Tasted by valecnik on 1/2/2020 & rated 88 points: Flowers, honey, and crushed stone on the nose. Mouthfeel isn't quite as creamy as I'd like, which sets it apart from my favorite Alsatian whites, but neither is it thin. Acidity is very good, with the fruit primarily in a lemon/citrus vein. It's vaguely tropical beneath the surface, and lightly mineral, with just the tiniest kiss of petrol. (856 views)
 Tasted by wino_tim on 12/8/2019 & rated 88 points: Medium straw. A very pretty though subtle nose offers aromas of green pear, gauava, orange, underripe pineapple, honeysuckle, and crushed rocks. Medium bodied on the palate with medium to medium+ acidity, this is basically dry but delicately curvy in texture with persistent pear, flower and mineral flavors. (950 views)
 Tasted by Chef419 on 11/28/2019 & rated 89 points: Floral aroma with concentrated flavors of apricot and citrus. (780 views)
 Tasted by bps2266 on 10/4/2019: nose shows honeydew, lemon, white flowers, and granite. palate pleasingly dry with bright acidity. flavors mimic the nose but with a boatload more mineral cut. short mouthwatering finish. (744 views)
 Tasted by NickBurwood on 7/30/2019 & rated 88 points: Long interval buffet at Glyndebourne (Die Zauberflöte) - Leith's Nether Wallop Restaurant.
Ripe grapefruit and eating apple, hints of granitic minerality - quite full with an almost off-dry finish. Good simple accompaniment to the buffet meal (especially the cold starters) and good value off list - bonus point.
For drinking young and moving on. (786 views)
 Tasted by rsct2001 on 6/25/2019 & rated 88 points: Green apples, grapefruit and lemon zest. Pale gold in color. Crisp and refreshing. Great summer wine. (829 views)
 Tasted by Schiffy on 6/4/2019 & rated 89 points: Nice, smooth wine with hints of lime, herbs and apple. Easy to drink with solid acidity on the finish. Nothing overly complex but excellent value for the money and terrific for a warm evening with light food. (917 views)
 Tasted by Cheesybee on 3/21/2019 & rated 89 points: Pale in glass, sherbet, lime, greengage, light dessert apple flavour, Mouth filling, with good balance (930 views)
 Tasted by skurtz on 3/14/2019 & rated 89 points: Screw cap. Soft green fruit and herbs on the nose. The palate has ample green fruit, off dry, well balanced acidity. A little glycerine to round out the finish. Very tasty, easy to drink, and excellent QPR. Would buy more. (1053 views)
 Tasted by tantotinto on 3/11/2019 & rated 88 points: Unassuming but tasty. A good match tonight for chicken with mango salsa. (835 views)
 Tasted by redmancge on 2/15/2019 & rated 88 points: Nice golden color. Nice wine with some apple lime and bright acidity and minerality. Very pleasant Pinot Blanc from this trusted producer. A pretty good QPR at $14. Enjoyed (810 views)
 Tasted by jdkrabbe on 2/3/2019 & rated 86 points: Yellow apple nose, visibly slightly effervescent but not noted as such by mouth feel, starts much more acidic and juicy than it finishes. Apricot skin and mild grapefruit for a dry conclusion. (414 views)
 Tasted by iDrum4Wine on 1/13/2019 & rated 88 points: Pale platinum hue that opens with slight acacia and lime aromas. Yellow apple and green papaya on the palate. Light body density with balanced light acidity/fruit and finishes with slight graphite. Great by itself or with shrimp cocktail. (845 views)
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By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (5/18/2018)
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By Ian D'Agata
Vinous, Alsace: The 2016s & Late-Released 2015s (Apr 2018) (4/18/2018)
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Trimbach

Producer website | producer profile on thewinedoctor.com.

U.S. Importer for stat sheets, etc.

Pinot Blanc

Varietal character (Appellation America)

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Alsace

Vins d'Alsace (Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d'Alsace)

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