Trimbach Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre Gewürztraminer 2007

The Trimbach 2007 Gewurztraminer Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre - like the corresponding 'Reserve' bottling - displays a surprising and delightful array of stimulating nuances that can only be termed 'mineral.' Here, though, those characteristics manifest themselves already in the nose, along with classic rose petal, brown spices, caraway, and smoked meat. A malted, nutty richness - like the saline, alkaline, and stony elements - give this a real sense of depth to match its creamy richness of texture, while bittersweet floral perfume wafts through to a remarkably buoyant and (despite 15 grams residual sugar) dry-tasting finish. This beauty should be worth following for a quarter century, and will doubtless taste even more impressive when it is released in a couple of years. Score - 93. (David Schildknecht, erobertparker.com, April 2010)