"A little discreet on opening, this wine then reveals aromas of red and black fruits, a slight animal note and hints of hydrocarbons. The palate is powerful, fresh and fruity, and the tannins are already well integrated. The finish is gently bitter and long." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)
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Eye
beautiful, very dense red color
Nose
Open and complex, slightly woody, with hints of vanilla and lovely aromas of red fruit.
Mouth
complex, robust yet elegant, with beautiful substance and silky tannins.
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
is the ideal accompaniment to cold cuts and salads, poultry and white meats, red meats and game, and finally cheeses.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2012 guide) 14,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
A full-bodied wine with aromas of bramble and spices, dense on the palate with a drying finish. Keep it to allow the still very present tannins to mellow.
About the estate:
Étienne Sipp manages this important 40-hectare estate located on the hillsides surrounding Ribeauvillé, including the Kirchberg and Osterberg grands crus. The great wines here are, of course, Rieslings, as the terroirs of Ribeauvillé are wonderfully suited to this grape variety, particularly in 2013, 2014 and 2017, wines that age perfectly over several decades, as the estate can demonstrate by opening old bottles from the 1970s, bearing in mind that at the time, viticulture was far from complying with current organic standards (the estate is now certified). At the entry level, the wines express well the saline character that the upcoming communal appellations will soon require.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 15/20 (Very good)
About wine:
A little discreet when first opened, this wine then reveals aromas of red and black fruits, a slight animal note, and hints of hydrocarbons. The palate is powerful, fresh, and fruity, and the tannins are already well integrated. The finish is gently bitter and long.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2012 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
Passionate about his terroirs, Étienne Sipp organically cultivates a vast vineyard, including two beautiful grands crus: Kirchberg de Ribeauvillé and Osterberg, vinified with aging in mind and always refined. The plot-by-plot work carried out over the last few years is very impressive. We have a preference for the estate's whites, where Riesling reigns supreme. The heritage of this vineyard could allow it to go even further, and some wines disappoint: regretfully, we are withdrawing the star this year.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. MASI L. Published on 11/25/2016
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