Louis Sipp - Pinot Gris SGN Coeur de Tries 2008
96/100
Robert Parker
17/20 Coup de Coeur
RVF
96/100
James Suckling
18/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"A top-notch, fully mature Pinot Gris, filled with dried figs and dates on the nose. The truly creamy palate is full of caramel. Long, balanced finish that doesn't run out of steam. Perfect now, but should keep for at least another decade." (James Suckling 2019)
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Eye
Beautiful yellow-green color with golden highlights
Nose
Very intense with notes of honey, dried apricot, quince, and lavender.
Mouth
Ample, rich, and full-bodied, yet not at all heavy thanks to a tangy undertone.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
This wine can be enjoyed on its own with friends, but also with hard cheeses or fruity desserts.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 18/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
With a fairly pronounced woodiness on the nose due to its toasted and vanilla nuances, this is a winemaking choice made by Étienne Sipp. The aromas of dried dates, white chocolate, and caramel are deliciously indulgent, and the rich liqueur is exquisite, concentrated, and salty. The fresh finish provides a digestible balance, which is impressive for such extreme concentration. To be sipped slowly, counting the feathers on the storks.
About the estate:
Étienne Sipp manages this important 40-hectare estate located on the hillsides surrounding Ribeauvillé, including the Kirchberg and Osterberg grands crus. The great wines here are, of course, Rieslings, as the terroirs of Ribeauvillé are wonderfully suited to this grape variety, particularly in 2013, 2014 and 2017, wines that age perfectly over several decades, as the estate can demonstrate by opening old bottles from the 1970s, bearing in mind that at the time, viticulture was far from complying with current organic standards (the estate is now certified). At the entry level, the wines express well the saline character that the upcoming communal appellations will soon require.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 96/100 (Extraordinary wine)
About wine:
Aged for 54 months in 112-liter oak barrels, the 2008 Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles Coeur de Tries, with its golden color and toasty flavor, opens with a clear, sweet, and woody nose reminiscent of a fine Cognac. Clear, smooth, and very elegant on the palate, this is a very fine, lively Pinot, incredibly racy and mineral with a long aromatic finish and beautiful tannins. It is a great sweet wine that should age for decades. The finish is filigree and simply magnificent. This wine was made from botrytised and passerillised grapes and was bottled with 213.6 grams of residual sugar and 10.3% alcohol.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2017 guide) 17 + Favorite
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
The nose is intense and empyreumatic with nutty notes that linger on the palate. The wine is full-bodied with a smooth texture, supported by a tangy acidity that prolongs the pleasure.
About the estate:
Passionate about his terroirs, Étienne Sipp organically cultivates a vast vineyard, including two beautiful grands crus: Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé and Osterberg, vinified with aging in mind and always refined. The plot-by-plot work carried out over the last few years is very impressive. We have a preference for the estate's whites, where Riesling reigns supreme. The heritage of this vineyard could allow it to go even further, and some wines disappoint: regretfully, we are withdrawing the star this year.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2017 guide) 96/100
About wine:
A top-notch, fully mature Pinot Gris, bursting with dried figs and dates on the nose. The palate is wonderfully creamy and full of caramel. The finish is long and balanced, with no hint of fading. Perfect now, but should keep for at least another decade.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 3 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. DIDIER P. Published on 09/06/2021
Simply exceptional! A mineral nose reminiscent of schist and a hint of iron. On the palate, an extraordinary blend of candied fruits dominated by mirabelle plum. A finish that goes on and on... Fabulous with a good fruit tart or a moist chocolate cake.
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Review and opinion by Mr. JOHAN V. Published on 02/13/2021
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Review and opinion by Mr. FRANK D. Published on 09/04/2020
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