wife won’t drink riesling so daughter’s boyfriend stepped up to help. The 375eme comes from a special plot and was for the anniversary of that year in 2001 for the Trimbach estate.
The wines are too close to call. Both are super. Maybe a touch more lift and density in the 375eme. Lots of life left in both. Maureen used to chastise me for opening these too young—they do indeed last 20-30 years and improve. Apricot and citrus, very classy fruit. Glad to have both . . .
If you have a significant stash (and even if not) I would strongly consider busting a bottle out. They are both right in the middle of a superb drinking window, IMO. I do tend to like erring on the side of too early than too late.
I had the regular CFE last night and it was singing. Wonderful wine. I had one from the same lot about a year ago and it was shot (oxidized). Must’ve been a bad cork.
Some CellarTracker notes seem to suggest drink up. Being that o still have a case and a half between the three 01 bottlings (CSH being the third), I hope that’s wrong.
More like 1994 to 2014 for CSH. I’m not sure yet they’ve solved their issues although Jean finally recognized it. I don’t buy CSH any more but I’ve heard about problems with the 2010 and 2012.
I think probably 1996 and 2001 (your book ends) were the most inconsistent for CFE. I’ve drunk my 96s (last one was ok but not singing) but have 3 of the 2001 375em left in that span (for non-VT).
I’ve had both within the past year or so, on different occasions some months apart, and both bottles in top condition.
I loved both; the 375 is richer, slightly late harvest, while the regular seemed more typically Trimbach, very dry and very intense. I found them similarly Trimbach Rieslings but quite distinct expressions from one another and wish I had lots more of each. Great wines.