Riesling Beblenheim B.B.H.M. 2021

Wine description for Riesling Beblenheim B.B.H.M. 2021 by Trapet Alsace

Colour & appearance

Medium, radiant straw yellow with bright reflections – a wine that promises tension even in the glass.

Nose

Bright, clear and impressively direct: Amalfi lemon and a hint of citron, accompanied by a fine smoky note reminiscent of freshly cut limestone. White blossoms hover above, underpinned by a delicate, almost floral sweetness that never tips into opulence. Herbal nuances complete the picture, lending the nose a complex, almost multi-layered depth.

Palate

Here the B.B.H.M. reveals its true stature: a deep mineral vibration runs through the palate, seamlessly interwoven with a ripe, vibrant acidity that electrifies the tip of the tongue and refuses to let go. Rich citrus fruit and crisp pome fruit – think green apples and white peaches – support this energy. A distinct salty note anchors the wine in its terroir. Powerful and intense, yet at the same time bright and fresh, with a subtle spiciness in the background.

Finish

Long, precise and of remarkable purity. The salty minerality and citrus fruit linger on the palate, while the acidity ensures a clean, almost crystalline finish.

Terroir & origin

The vines for this village wine are rooted in Jurassic limestone around Beblenheim – a subsoil that imprints Riesling with its taut, saline signature. Domaine Trapet Alsace in Riquewihr, run by Andrée and Jean-Louis Trapet together with their sons Pierre and Louis, farms according to Demeter-certified biodynamic principles and is among the pioneers of this approach in Alsace.

Grape variety & vinification

100% Riesling from around one hectare, originally planted by the great-grandparents of Pierre and Louis. Maturation takes place in a concrete egg – a method that allows the wine to develop without the influence of wood, preserving the pure fruit and the mineral structure of the limestone in an unadulterated form.

Food recommendations

The vibrant acidity and salty minerality make this Riesling a versatile partner at the table. It shines alongside Coq au Riesling, where it cuts through the creaminess of the sauce, as well as with cod with nori seaweed and lemon butter, whose maritime notes it mirrors. King crab in papaya remoulade also finds a worthy counterpart – the fruit of the papaya meets the wine’s citrus aromas, while the remoulade encounters its taut acidity.

Special features

This Riesling bears the hallmark of the new generation at Trapet: dry, precise and of rare energy. While many Alsatian Rieslings play with residual sugar, the B.B.H.M. displays a Burgundian tautness – hardly surprising when one considers that Jean-Louis Trapet crafts legendary Pinot Noirs in Gevrey-Chambertin. A wine that brings the terroir of Beblenheim to the palate unfiltered and with full force.