Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2005
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
This Grand Cru Riesling, also grown in the heart of the Kirchberg vineyard, is made from a blend of grapes partially affected by noble rot (Botrytis) and sun-dried grapes. A great vintage that offers the typical aromas of botrytis (ripe fruit, candied fruit) as well as the traditional expression of Kirchberg Rieslings, where citrus notes are combined with spices and floral hints. A truly beautiful bottle!
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Eye
A beautiful yellow-green color with golden highlights
Nose
featuring the typical aromas of botrytis (ripe fruit, candied 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. The partially sun-dried grapes lend a freshness and crispness that keep it from feeling heavy
Serve
at 7-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
This wine stands on its own and is perfect for enjoying with friends. It also pairs perfectly with bold, exotic dishes that blend sweet and savory flavors. Well-aged goat cheeses pair exceptionally well with this Riesling. To end the meal on a high note, it can also be enjoyed with dessert, such as fruit salads that combine citrus fruits with exotic fruits.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Top-rated wine)
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.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PIERRE A. Posted on 10/24/2017
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