Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru SGN 2006 (50cl)
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-lasting, and fresh. Superbly balanced, without heaviness, 'airy' with lovely fruity nuances. The quintessence of a Great Terroir! “A wine with aromas of candied fruit, rich on the palate with a delicate sweetness and great purity. The balance is supported by a very pronounced acidity that gives it length. ” (Le Grand Guide des Vins de France 2010 - Bettane & Desseauve)
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Eye
A beautiful yellow-green color with golden highlights
Nose
featuring the typical aromas of botrytis (ripe fruit, candied fruit, exotic fruit) as well as the traditional character of Kirchberg Rieslings, where citrus notes blend with spices and floral hints
Palate
rich, full-bodied, and smooth. While there is certainly some sweetness, it never feels cloying. A well-balanced, elegant wine with remarkable character
Serve
at 7-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
Ce vin peut se suffire à lui même et être apprécié entre amis. Il accompagnera parfaitement les foies-gras ou les plats de cuisines exotiques de caractère mêlant le sucré et le salé. Les fromages de chèvre bien affinés se marient également très bien avec ce Riesling. Pour terminer le repas en beauté, il est aussi possible de le savourer au dessert, accompagné de salades de fruits où les agrumes sont associés aux fruits exotiques. <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.
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