Louis Sipp - Riesling Hagel 2005
The Riesling Hagel is yet another example of the geological diversity found at the estate. A wine that beautifully expresses its granite terroir—lively and crisp yet refined—with delicate citrus aromas and a lovely mineral touch. A dry, straightforward vintage, without a single flaw!
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Eye
A beautiful light green color with golden highlights
Nose
expressive and exceptionally refined, with citrus notes
Palate
A dry, straightforward, and well-structured wine; its delicate acidity gives it length and aging potential, with a lovely mineral note. A wine that pairs perfectly with fine dining.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
15 minutes before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur des crustacés, des fruits de mer, des poissons (grillés ou en sauces), des viandes blanches et bien entendu la traditionnelle choucroute alsacienne...<br/>
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.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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.