Louis Sipp - Alsace Hagenau 2014
15/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“A floral and spicy nose with hints of cardamom. The palate is lively from the very first sip, but the finish is fleeting. A blend of Riesling, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. A dry, surprising wine.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide)
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Nose
Floral and spicy
Palate
Smooth and crisp, with a delicate freshness
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2024
Production
Bright golden yellow color
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-based ones)
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Rich aromas of citrus and yellow fruits fill the glass; the palate is pleasant and continues this fragrant theme, with lovely acidity and great promise for its aging potential.
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2017 guide) 15/20 (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 wine:
A floral and spicy nose with hints of cardamom. The palate is lively from the very first sip, but the finish is fleeting. A blend of Riesling, Sylvaner, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. A dry, surprising wine.
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.
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