Louis Sipp - Gewurztraminer Rotenberg 2012
15,5/20
RVF
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
"Delicate aromatic notes of lychee first charm us. Then the fruity, round, and smooth palate, with its hint of acidity, seduces us... The finish, with its exotic aromas, makes our mouths water. Pure pleasure!" (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2016)
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Eye
beautiful yellow color with white gold highlights
Nose
Expressive, rich, and complex. Notes of ripe fruit reveal the grapes' beautiful overripeness, but also a spicy character typical of this grape variety.
Mouth
Full-bodied and rich with a hint of sweetness. Long, fresh, and lemony finish without heaviness.
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with foie gras, exotic and spicy cuisine, curry dishes, Munster cheese, blue cheeses (Roquefort, Stilton), cakes (chocolate truffles), and sweet dishes.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About wine:
Delicate aromatic notes of lychee first charm us. Then the fruity, round, and smooth palate, with its hint of acidity, seduces us... The finish, with its exotic flavors, makes our mouths water. Pure pleasure!
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 (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good)
About wine:
Beautiful, elegant, delicate aromas, the semi-dry balance is invigorating and mouthwatering thanks to superb acidity, making it perfect for the dinner table.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (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 wine:
Rotenberg has an exceptional acidity.
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 March 7, 2016
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