Louis Sipp - Gewurztramier Grand Cru Osterberg 2012
15,5/20
RVF
91/100
Robert Parker
“The 2012 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Osterberg offers a lovely, clean, and ripe bouquet with well-defined fruit, as well as mineral and even smoky notes. Full-bodied and rich, with lovely freshness, firm tannins, and lingering salinity, this is a round and aromatic Gewurz—elegant and well-structured—with lively acidity and good minerality. The finish is perhaps a bit harsh at this stage.” (Wine Advocate 2017 – Robert Parker)
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Nose
Complex and expressive, with notes of spices and exotic fruits, and great purity.
Palate
Rich on the palate. A lovely, fresh structure typical of the 2012 vintage. Finesse and length
Serve
at 10°C
Drink starting at
2018
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with rich, full-flavored dishes: foie gras, smoked fish, fish in sauce... An excellent accompaniment to spicy cuisines (such as Asian cuisine). It also pairs perfectly with strong-flavored cheeses (Roquefort, Stilton, Munster, Maroilles...) and desserts (especially chocolate desserts).
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
Étienne Sipp manages this prominent 40-hectare estate located 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 appellation are wonderfully suited to the grape variety, particularly in the vintages of 2013, 2014, and 2017—wines that age beautifully over several decades, as the estate demonstrates by opening old bottles from the 1970s, even though viticulture at that time was far from adhering to today’s organic standards (the estate is now certified). At the entry level, the wines clearly express the briny character that the upcoming municipal appellations are expected to require.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
The 2012 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Osterberg offers a lovely, clean, and ripe bouquet with well-defined fruit notes, as well as mineral and even smoky aromas. Full-bodied and rich, with lovely freshness, firm tannins, and lingering salinity, this is a round and aromatic Gewurz—elegant and well-structured—with lively acidity and good minerality. The finish is perhaps a bit harsh at this stage.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
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 cultivates a vast organic vineyard, including two lovely 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 white wines, where Riesling reigns supreme. Given the vineyard’s potential, it could achieve even greater heights, and some wines are disappointing: with regret, we are removing the star this year.