“Aromas of ripe red cherry, violet, small black berries, and smoky notes. The ripe finish features complex saline nuances of flint and a hint of black pepper. Twenty percent of the wine is aged in new oak barrels, but the balance is so well-crafted that it’s hard to detect. In a year as hot as 2017, with late ripening, the Strangenberg vineyard undeniably helped preserve the acidity. Already incredible, this Pinot Noir has considerable aging potential in the bottle .” (Vinous 2019)
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Eye
Deep red dress
Nose
With aromas of crisp red berries
Palate
Smooth and full-bodied. Delicately integrated tannins. A fresh and luscious finish.
Serve
Decant at 14-16°C
Drink starting at
2019
Drink before
2027
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with white meats, such as chicken (or rabbit) chasseur, veal sauté à la Marengo, or braised pork loin. After a few years of aging in the bottle, it pairs well with roast duck with cabbage, game birds, or veal sweetbreads.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the estate:
The Rieflés—Jean-Claude and his sons Thomas and Paul—significantly expanded their vineyard when they acquired the plots formerly owned by Seppi Landmann; their vineyards now stretch from Pfaffenheim to Soultzmatt, at the far end of the Noble Valley. Their viticulture is meticulously managed, with a strong focus on soil conservation, and this has been evident in the wines’ tasting profiles for the past few vintages. This is especially true now that Jean-Claude Rieflé has moved away from his experiments with natural wines, which had intrigued us greatly a few years ago. Their terroir-driven wines express a gastronomic salinity.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2020 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:
For the Rieflé family, it’s a family tradition: the first winemaker in the family appeared as early as 1830. Today, Thomas tends the vineyards, Paul handles sales, and Jean-Claude, the father, makes the wine. But it’s their daily collaboration that drives the estate forward. The 2011 vintage, marked by the acquisition of the famous Seppi Landmann estate, coincides with the start of a winemaking approach focused on greater purity: more body and texture, but without excess sugar, and a slightly longer aging period on fine lees. New packaging also promises greater clarity in the range of wines offered. Finally, note the entry-level wines categorized by style, which may be blends: L’Éclat, a dry wine; L’Aplomb, round and full-bodied; and the aromatic L’Arabesque. L’Étoffe is the red.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
The aging process and the richness of the new oak barrels currently dominate the nose. On the palate, however, an abundance of ripe, juicy cherries provides a good balance to the oak. The silky tannins come through gently and pleasantly. This wine is round, juicy, and extremely enjoyable.
Vinous
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92+/100
About the wine:
Deep red color. Aromas of ripe red cherry, violet, small black berries, and smoky notes. The ripe finish features complex saline nuances of flint and a hint of black pepper. 20% of the wine is aged in new oak barrels, but the balance is so well-crafted that it’s hard to detect. In a year as hot as 2017, with late ripening, the Strangenberg vineyard undeniably helped preserve the acidity. Already incredible, this Pinot Noir has considerable potential for bottle aging.
Customer Rating
3.6/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. DIDIER P. Published on March 11, 2020
A beautiful nose combining oak, minerality (schist), animal notes, and even a hint of florality. That’s a lot—so much promise! On the palate, the wine truly shines and shows a resemblance to a “modern” Burgundy. The flavors unfold on the palate in a dry, disjointed manner. It isn’t quite harmonious yet, but it certainly asserts its style of wine and winemaking. Well done, but let’s give it another year or two in a good cellar...!
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Review by Mr. ETIENNE D. Published on February 11, 2024
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Review and comment by Mr. MARY V. Posted on March 20, 2023
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE P. Published on March 24, 2021
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Review by Mr. PATRICK V. Posted on April 9, 2020
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Review by Mr. ALAIN L. Published on January 10, 2020
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Review by Mr. MEHDI C. Published on July 16, 2019
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Review by Mr. GASTON C. Published on May 27, 2019
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