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Gewurztraminer, Trimbach, Alsace, FR, 2019

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Article code: JS 92 PTS

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Overview

2019 Trimbach Gewürztraminer (Alsace): 90–92 pts (JS 92, WS 91, WE 90, WA 89). Dry, classic style with lychee, rose, citrus, spice, and mineral freshness. Balanced, food-friendly, and age-worthy, drinking well now through about 2029.

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The 2019 Trimbach Gewürztraminer (Alsace, France) has received consistently strong reviews from major wine critics, with most praising its dry style, freshness, and balance rather than the sweetness often associated with the variety.

Critic	Rating	Highlights
James Suckling	92/100	"Plenty of spice (allspice and cinnamon)… excellent balance, lively acidity, and a hint of tannin… unusually food-friendly for this grape."
Wine Spectator	91/100	Rich dried apricot, singed orange peel, bitter herbs, mineral acidity, citrus blossom, ginger, and smoke. Called it "a serious, balanced Gewürz" with complexity from bottle age. Drink through 2029.
Wine Enthusiast	90/100	Aromatic and ripe with spice, cooked fruit, mango, and a balancing touch of bitterness on the finish. Described as expressive and well-rounded.
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)	89/100	Dry, full-bodied, and intense with lychee, bitter lemon, rose petals, dense texture, fine tannins, freshness, and good length.

Overall assessment

Critical consensus: 90.5/100 average across the four major publications.
Style: Classic Trimbach—dry rather than sweet, with floral aromatics, lychee, rose, citrus, spice, and a firm mineral backbone.
Strengths: Excellent balance, freshness, and food compatibility, avoiding the overly opulent style that some Gewürztraminers exhibit.
Drink window: Drinking well now, with most critics suggesting it will continue to show well through 2028–2029.

If you're considering it for pairing, this vintage is especially well suited to:

Thai or Indian cuisine
Chinese five-spice dishes
Munster or washed-rind cheeses
Roast pork or duck with fruit-based sauces
Moroccan and other aromatic spice-driven dishes

Winemaker Notes
The aromatic expression of this grape variety dominates, the very definition of the Alsace Gewurztraminer, well anchored in the dry and balanced style of the Trimbach family. Its very elegant bouquet, its crunchiness and its notes of roses, lychee and citrus fruit lead to a lively and fresh finish.

Its dry character and generous bouquet are easily enjoyable as an aperitif, or accompanied by specialties with strong and spicy personalities.