1996 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile Grand Cru

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Score 90/100 · Pierre Rovani, Jun 1999

Trimbach's 1996 Riesling Frederic-Emile cuvee displays the nose of a mature wine yet a youthful, unevolved personality. As the question mark indicates, I am uncertain how this will play out. Rich aromas of creamed almonds and Cynar (an Italian artichoke liqueur) are found in this medium-bodied, dry, concentrated, and broad wine. Precise nut, mineral, lime, and herbal flavors make up this complex, impeccably balanced offering's personality. Importer: Esprit Du Vin French Wine Merchants & Select European Estates, 48 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050; www.edvwines.com

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92+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

90
90/100

Pierre Rovani

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92+ points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Ripe but tangy aromas of lime, orange peel, mint and chalk. Penetrating, hard-edged lime and orange zest flavors; a low-fat wine enlivened by electric acidity. With its strong impression of malic acidity, this is a perfect example of the 1996 vintage: there virtually nothing like this wine in either '97 or '98. A wine of noteworthy purity, but painfully tight today. Very long and strong on the aftertaste.

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Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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