Domaine Rieflé-Landmann - Grand Cru Steinert Pinot Gris 2016
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15,5/20
RVF
93/100
Decanter
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
"On the nose, a hint of vanilla aligns with notes of ripe pear. The palate highlights rich, round, ripe fruit of juicy pears and a touch of marzipan. But there is also plenty of citrus freshness that brings together fruit, oak, and all that juicy substance in a concentrated, dry, and persistent wine. With the oak notes still fresh, a little more time in the bottle will be beneficial." (Wine Enthusiast 2018) A racy Pinot Gris!
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Nose
Refined with aromas of wildflowers and juicy white fruits
Mouth
Powerful and refined, full of tension, with notes of white fruit and a hint of mint. Distinguished.
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Drink from
2019
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with white meat or tuna steak...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The Rieflés—Jean-Claude and his sons Thomas and Paul—significantly expanded their vineyard when they took over Seppi Landmann's plots. Their vines now stretch from Pfaffenheim to Soultzmatt, at the bottom of the Noble Valley. The vineyards are meticulously tended, with careful consideration given to soil conservation, and this is evident when tasting the wines from recent vintages. Especially since Jean-Claude Rieflé has returned from his experiments with natural wines, which intrigued us greatly a few years ago. Their terroir wines express a gastronomic salinity.
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2020 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:
Slim, without too much power. A juicy white wine.
About the estate:
At Rieflé, it's a family affair: the first winemaker in the family appeared in 1830. Today, Thomas takes care of the vines, Paul handles marketing, and Jean-Claude, the father, makes the wine. But it's their daily dialogue that drives the estate forward. The 2011 vintage, marked by the acquisition of the famous Seppi Landmann estate, coincided with the start of a winemaking process that sought greater purity: more body and texture, but without the sugars, and a slightly longer aging period on fine lees. New packaging also promises greater clarity in the range on offer. Finally, it is worth noting the entry-level range by type of wine, which may be blends: L'Éclat, a dry wine; L'Aplomb, round and full-bodied; L'Arabesque, aromatic; and L'Étoffe, a red.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
On the nose, a hint of vanilla aligns with notes of ripe pear. The palate reveals rich, round, ripe fruit with juicy pears and a hint of marzipan. But there is also plenty of citrus freshness that brings together fruit, oak, and all this juicy substance in a concentrated, dry, and persistent wine. With the oak notes still fresh, a little more time in the bottle will be beneficial.