The 1990 vintage was widely considered brilliant, even legendary in many regions, with Alsace producing wines of fantastic quality. Trimbach's top cuvées, like the Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile Sélection de Grains Nobles, are renowned for their exceptional aging potential, with their personalities truly shining over time. This particular wine is made from grapes grown on the south-southeast facing Osterberg Grand Cru vineyard, known for its limestone-rich soil and old vines. The grapes are meticulously hand-picked and sorted to ensure only the choicest clusters are used for fermentation with native yeasts. 【Exceptional aging potential and complexity】 This 1990 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile Sélection de Grains Nobles presents a pale gold color with a bright nose of quince and honey. On the palate, it is described as halogen bright with gorgeous acidity, revealing flavors of fresh lemon juice, honey, paraffin, and nut skin. It offers a long, lingering finish with notes of pomelo and orange zest. Some tasters have also noted aromas of smoke, mineral, baked apple, and burnished leather, with a concentrated yet ethereal palate. Despite being a Sélection de Grains Nobles, some reviews indicate it can be surprisingly dry in style, with sweetness hardly noticeable due to its excellent balance. 🍴 This sweet wine, despite its age, can be a versatile pairing. It harmonizes beautifully with light cooked shellfish salads, such as crab, squid, octopus, and clams in an "ocean vinaigrette" with seasoned sesame. It also pairs well with fruit-based desserts or even grilled salmon with homemade mango chutney. 🥂 This wine is perfect for a milestone birthday celebration, an anniversary, or a sophisticated dinner party where a truly distinctive and aged wine will be appreciated. Given its age, it's a testament to the longevity of fine Alsatian Riesling. When handling such an aged bottle, be mindful of the cork and capsule, which can be fragile. Decanting is recommended to allow the wine to open up and to separate any potential sediment, but do so gently and just before serving to preserve its delicate aromatics. Serve slightly chilled, around 10-12°C (50-54°F), in appropriate white wine glasses to fully appreciate its complex bouquet and lingering finish.