Palena, Washington, D.C.
Tasted Saturday, February 7, 2009 by drwine2001 with 654 views
Many thanks to Paul, Ken, and David for their hospitality and generosity. Not only was the food superb at Palena, but the young server who took care of us did a marvelous job with all of the bottles that were flying around.
1998 Trimbach Riesling Clos Ste. Hune
France, Alsace
Medium yellow. Began with very yellow peach notes, but then the nose showed more lemon and clay over time with the slightest development of petrol at the end. Medium weight, very sound but not frightening acidity, and dry. This tightened and displayed great focus and intensity. Fresher than the last bottle tried, which had some oxidative notes. Not the biggest nor most profound Clos Ste. Hune, but excellent all the same. Interestingly, we tasted this and the '98 Frederic Emile blinded, and all 4 tasters correctly identified which was which. This was a bit finer, leaner, and longer, but there was very little difference in quality.
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1998 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile
France, Alsace
Medium yellow color, almost identical to the Clos Ste. Hune of the same year next to which this was tasted. Much more grapefruit on the nose of this one. Drinking very well now with classic dry fruit, medium weight and terrific acidity. This became a bit fatter than the Clos Ste. Hune, but this comment must be taken in context of the lean Trimbach style. The level of quality was so close to that of the more expensive wine that I'm sure most people would prefer to have and drink 3 bottles of this rather than one of the Clos Ste. Hune. An illuminating comparison.
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