Louis Sipp - Riesling Osterberg Grand Cru 2017
91/100
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
James Suckling
"A must-see!"
"A very nice, balanced vintage with aromas and flavors of sliced apple, pear, stone, and minerals. Medium body. Fresh acidity and a savory finish. Just a hint of lime at the end." (James Suckling 2019)
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Eye
Beautiful yellow-green color with golden highlights
Nose
Citrus and white fruits
Mouth
Delicate, fruity, and indulgent attack
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
Pairs beautifully with dishes that go well with a great dry, aromatic white wine: seafood and shellfish, grilled or smoked fish. Goat's cheese also goes very well with this wine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16.5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Good volume on the palate, with power imparted by the Osterberg marl soils and a straighter, peppery finish. Still a little young but already showing beautiful vibrancy.
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
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:
Straighter and more lively, the 2017 vintage is more convincing, carried by a subtle salty tension.
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 (2019 guide) 93/100
About wine:
A very attractive and balanced vintage with aromas and flavors of sliced apple, pear, stone, and minerals. Medium-bodied. Fresh acidity and a savory finish. Just a hint of lime at the end. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. LAURENT T. Published on 12/30/2021
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