Domaine Rieflé-Landmann - Strangenberg Pinot Noir 2017

Domaine Rieflé-Landmann - Lieu-dit Strangenberg Pinot Noir 2017

Alsace|Red wine|Organic

3.6/5 (8 customers)

90/100

Wine Enthusiast

92/100

Vinous

"Aromas of ripe red cherry, violet, small black berries, and smoky notes. The ripe finish features complex, briny nuances of flint and a hint of black pepper. Twenty percent of the wine is aged in new oak, but the balance is so well-controlled 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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Estate

Domaine Rieflé-Landmann

Vintage

Lieu-dit Strangenberg Pinot Noir

Vintage

2017

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Iron-rich limestone exposed to the elements, ideal for Pinot Noir

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

The grapes were macerated for 20 days, both whole and destemmed. After racking, the pomace was pressed using a pneumatic press.

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in Burgundy oak barrels (15% new). Decanted from the barrels and then aged for an additional 4 months in large oak casks before bottling. Unfiltered wine; may contain a slight sediment.

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep red dress

Nose

With notes of crisp red berries

Palate

Smooth and full-bodied. Delicately integrated tannins. A fresh and luscious finish.

Serve

Decant at 14-16°C

Drink from

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, it pairs well with roast duck with cabbage, game birds, or sweetbreads.

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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 Seppi Landmann’s plots; their vines now stretch from Pfaffenheim to Soultzmatt, at the far end of the Noble Valley. The viticulture is meticulously managed, with a deep focus on soil conservation, and this has been evident in the tasting of their wines for several vintages now. Especially since Jean-Claude Rieflé has moved away from his experiments with natural wines, which had more than intrigued us a few years ago. Their terroir-driven wines express a gastronomic salinity.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 Rieflés, it’s a family affair: the first winemaker in the family appeared as early as 1830. Today, Thomas tends the vines, Paul handles sales, and Jean-Claude, the father, makes the wine. But it is 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 seeking greater purity: more body and texture, but without the residual sugars, and a slightly longer aging on fine lees. New packaging also promises greater clarity in the range offered. Finally, note the entry-level wines by type, which may be blends: L'Éclat, a dry wine; L'Aplomb, round and full-bodied; and the aromatic L'Arabesque. L'Étoffe in 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 nicely balances the oak. The silky tannins unfold 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, briny nuances of flint and a hint of black pepper. 20% of the wine is aged in new oak, but the balance is so well-controlled 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.

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 floral quality. That’s a lot—so much promise! On the palate, the wine really shows its Pinot character and bears a resemblance to a “modern” Burgundy. The flavors unfold on the palate in a dry, fragmented manner. It isn’t quite harmonious yet, but it certainly asserts a distinct style of wine and winemaking. Well done, but let’s give it another year or two in a good cellar...!