Louis Sipp - Riesling Bio's 2016 (ex-cuvée Nature'S)
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
89/100
Robert Parker
Organic Riesling exudes fruity aromas of citrus, exotic fruits, and star anise, with remarkable purity and great finesse. On the palate, the attack is crisp, resulting in a dry wine structured by freshness, with a lovely finish.
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Nose
Very open and fruity (with notes of citrus, tropical fruits, and star anise), displaying remarkable purity and great finesse.
Palate
A clean, crisp attack. Defined by the freshness of the 2016 vintage, with lovely length and a pleasant balance.
Serve
at 10°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with shellfish, seafood, fish (grilled or in sauce), white meats, sauerkraut, goat cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2017 guide) 15.5/20 (2015 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
Étienne Sipp manages this prominent 40-hectare estate situated on the hillsides surrounding Ribeauvillé, which includes, among others, the grand cru vineyards of Kirchberg and Osterberg. The standout wines here are, of course, the Rieslings; the terroirs of the Ribeauvillé region are wonderfully suited to the grape variety, particularly in the vintages of 2013, 2014, and 2017—wines that age perfectly over several decades, as the estate demonstrates by opening old bottles from the 1970s, bearing in mind that at the time, viticulture was far from adhering to current organic standards (the estate is now certified). At the entry level, the wines clearly express the saline character that the upcoming communal appellations are expected to require.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated 89/100 (2015 vintage) (Very good wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Passionate about his terroirs, Étienne Sipp organically cultivates a vast vineyard that includes two fine grands crus: the Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé and the Osterberg, vinified with aging in mind and always refined. The plot-by-plot work he has been carrying out for several years is highly commendable. We have a preference for the estate’s whites, where Riesling reigns supreme. The potential of this vineyard could allow it to go even further, and some wines are disappointing: with regret, we are removing the star this year.
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. ERIK D. Posted on July 4, 2018
A very disappointing Riesling. I don't recommend it.
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Review by Mr. LAURENT T. Posted on 12/30/2021
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Review by Mr. JEROME H. Posted on 10/28/2019
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Review by Mr. DIDIER V. Posted on October 19, 2019
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Review by Mr. BENJAMIN S. Posted on May 10, 2019
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Review by Mr. MAZZA I. Published on May 9, 2019
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Review by Mr. GIUSEPPE R. Posted on July 18, 2018
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Review by Mr. ROMAIN S. Published on June 29, 2018
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