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 blends with notes of ripe pear. On the palate, the wine showcases rich, round, and ripe fruit—juicy pears—with a touch of marzipan. But there’s also plenty of lemony freshness that brings together fruit, oak, and all that juicy body into a concentrated, dry, and persistent wine. With the oak notes still fresh, a little more time in the bottle will do it good.” (Wine Enthusiast 2018) A distinguished Pinot Gris!
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Nose
Refined with aromas of wildflowers and juicy white fruits
Palate
Powerful yet delicate, full of vibrancy, with notes of white fruit and a hint of mint. Elegant.
Serve
Decant at 10-12°C
Drink starting at
2019
Drink before
2030+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with white meat or a tuna steak...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
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.
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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
Light and elegant, without too much body. A juicy white wine.
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 (2018 guide) 93/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
On the nose, a hint of vanilla blends with notes of ripe pear. On the palate, it showcases rich, round, and ripe fruit—juicy pears—with a hint of marzipan. But there’s also plenty of lemony freshness that brings together the fruit, oak, and all that juicy body into a concentrated, dry, and lingering wine. With the oak notes still fresh, a little more time in the bottle will do it good.
Customer Rating
3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. PHILIPPE J. Published on May 1, 2021
not very Pinot Gris-like
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Review by Mr. LUDOVIC F. Published on November 1, 2019
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Review by Mr. DANIEL I. Published on May 31, 2019
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