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Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru SGN 2006 (50cl)
Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru SGN 2006 (50 cl)

Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru SGN 2006 (50cl)

Alsace|White wine
Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 16.5/20
Produced from a terroir long recognized as exceptional, the 2006 Riesling Sélection de Grains Nobles is a sweet wine (104 grams of residual sugar) that is rich, long-finishing, and fresh. Superbly balanced, without heaviness, “airy” with lovely fruity nuances. The quintessence of a Grand Terroir! “A wine with aromas of candied fruit, rich on the palate with a refined sweetness and great purity. The balance is supported by a very pronounced acidity that lends it length. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 – Bettane & Desseauve)

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Estate

Domaine Louis Sipp

Vintage

Grand Cru Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé SGN

Vintage

2006

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

Coteau Kirchberg in Ribeauvillé: clay soils, often very stony, are home to this vineyard, located at an elevation of 270 to 350 meters

Viticulture

Farming according to organic farming practices since 2005: plow-based soil cultivation, natural grass cover between rows, low yields

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

gentle, traditional winemaking, using native yeasts and with a focus on highlighting the terroirs

Livestock Farming

8 to 11 months on fine lees

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

A beautiful yellow-green color with golden highlights

Nose

featuring aromas typical of Botrytis (ripe fruit, candied fruit, exotic fruit), as well as the traditional character of Kirchberg Rieslings, where citrus notes are combined with spices and floral notes

Palate

Rich, full-bodied, and smooth. While there is certainly some sweetness, it is not cloying. A well-balanced, elegant wine with remarkable character.

Serve

at 7-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2009

Drink before

2016

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Ce vin peut se suffire &agrave; lui m&ecirc;me et &ecirc;tre appr&eacute;ci&eacute; entre amis. Il accompagnera parfaitement les foies-gras ou les plats de cuisines exotiques de caract&egrave;re m&ecirc;lant le sucr&eacute; et le sal&eacute;. Les fromages de ch&egrave;vre bien affin&eacute;s se marient &eacute;galement tr&egrave;s bien avec ce Riesling. Pour terminer le repas en beaut&eacute;, il est aussi possible de le savourer au dessert, accompagn&eacute; de salades de fruits o&ugrave; les agrumes sont associ&eacute;s aux fruits exotiques. <br/>

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

Étienne Sipp manages this prominent 40-hectare estate located 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 this grape variety, particularly in 2013, 2014, or 2017—wines that age perfectly over several decades, as the estate demonstrates by opening old bottles from the 1970s, even though viticulture at that time was far from adhering to today’s organic standards (the estate is now certified). At the entry level, the wines clearly express the briny character that the upcoming municipal appellations are expected to require.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 cultivates a vast organic vineyard, including two lovely 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 white wines, where Riesling reigns supreme. Given the vineyard’s potential, it could achieve even greater heights, and some of the wines are disappointing; regretfully, we are removing the star this year.

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