Domaine Rieflé-Landmann - Lieu-dit Steinstück Riesling 2017

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

The Rieflé family, Jean-Claude and his sons Thomas and Paul, expanded their vineyard when they took over Seppi Landmann's plots, and now their vines stretch from Pfaffenheim to Soultzmatt, at the bottom of the Noble valley. The viticulture is extremely meticulous, with careful thought given to soil conservation, and this has been evident in the wines tasted over the last few vintages. All the more so as Jean-Claude Rieflé has returned from his trials with natural wines, which had more than intrigued us a few years ago. Their terroir wines express a gastronomic salinity.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

For the Rieflé family, it's a family affair: the first winegrower in the line appeared as early as 1830. Today, Thomas looks after the vines, Paul is in charge of 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 purchase of the famous Seppi Landmann estate, coincides with the start of a vinification process in search of greater purity: more fat and texture, but without the sugars, and slightly longer ageing on fine lees. A new packaging also promises greater clarity in the range on offer. Finally, note the entry-level wines, which can be blends: L'Éclat, a dry wine, L'Aplomb, round and full-bodied, L'Arabesque aromatic. L'Étoffe in red.

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Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Bright straw yellow with green highlights. A seductive nose with notes of fresh flowers and lime. The attack is clean and fresh, then becomes richer and denser, with lively acidity really enhancing the wine. The palate reveals pome fruit and mineral flavors on a long, lively, juicy finish. The limestone sandstone soils exacerbate the lively but harmonious acidity, giving the wine a very dry feel. Steinstück is an exceptional place: it is the extension of one of Alsace's most remarkable Grands Crus, Zinnkoepflé, producing wines slightly more robust than the Grand Cru.