1996 Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile

Estimated value

Buying options

Tasting notes

Tasting notes
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

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

92
92+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

90
90/100

Pierre Rovani

More reviews and scores

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.

About the producer

Trimbach
View Producer

Product details

Country / Region
Grape Blend

Riesling

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Why Vinfolio?
Store
Store your collection in our temperature-controlled warehouse to guarantee the provenance of your wines
Deliver
We sell wines to customers and clients in over 60 countries and can organise delivery to almost anywhere on the planet.
Sell
With effortless listing, promotion to our extensive network and valuation advice, there's no easier way to sell wine in your collection
Get the best Vinfolio delivered in your inbox
Subscribe to our emails
Ⓒ 2026 Vinfolio. All rights reserved.