Louis Sipp - Riesling Osterberg Grand Cru 2017
91/100
RVF
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
James Suckling
"A must-see!"
“A lovely, well-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.” (James Suckling 2019)
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Eye
A beautiful yellow-green color with golden highlights
Nose
Citrus and white fruits
Palate
A delicate, fruity, and rich flavor profile
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairings
It pairs beautifully with any dish that calls for a dry, aromatic white wine: seafood and shellfish, grilled or smoked fish. Goat cheeses also pair very well with this wine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16.5/20 (Benchmark wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Full-bodied on the palate, with power derived from the Osterberg marl, and a crisp, peppery finish. Still a bit young, but already showing great 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 (2021 guide) 91/100
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:
More crisp and lively, the 2017 vintage is more compelling, driven by a subtle briny note.
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A lovely, well-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. Ready to drink now or cellared.