Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru 2016
93/100
Robert Parker
16/20
RVF
The terroir of the Grand Cru Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé lends this Riesling depth and purity. On the palate, it is full-bodied, lush, and spicy, with aromas of fresh herbs and stone. The precise, taut finish offers a delicious length. A beautifully crafted bottle!
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Nose
On the fruit
Palate
Clean and crisp with mineral notes
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Pair with seafood and shellfish, fish in sauce, and white meats
Bettane & Desseauve
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 93/100 (2015 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 16/20 (2015 vintage) (Very 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 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
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. FREDERIC T. Posted on January 16, 2021
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