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Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2005
Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2005

Louis Sipp - Riesling Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2005

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine
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17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

This Grand Cru Riesling, also grown in the heart of the Kirchberg vineyard, is made from a selection 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 character of Kirchberg Rieslings, where citrus notes blend with spices and floral hints. A truly wonderful bottle!

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Estate

Domaine Louis Sipp

Vintage

Riesling Grand Cru Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé VT

Vintage

2005

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

Kirchberg Slope in Ribeauvillé: substrate consisting, downstream, of Triassic dolomitic marls and Lower Muschelkalk dolomites, and, upstream, of variegated, sandstone-bearing, and gypsiferous marls of the Middle Muschelkalk

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%

Residual sugars

59 g/L

Eye

A beautiful yellow-green color with golden highlights

Nose

featuring aromas typical of Botrytis (ripe fruit, candied 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. The partially sun-dried grapes lend a freshness and crispness that prevent it from feeling heavy.

Serve

at 7-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

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 very well with this Riesling. To end the meal on a high note, you can also enjoy it with dessert, such as fruit salads that combine citrus fruits with exotic fruits.

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 17/20 (Benchmark wine)

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.
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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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