"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 barrels, but the balance is so well controlled that it is difficult to detect. In a year as hot as 2017, with late ripening, the Strangenberg location undoubtedly helped to preserve the acidity. Already incredible, this Pinot Noir has considerable bottle-aging potential. " (Vinous 2019)
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Eye
Deep red dress
Nose
With aromas of crisp red berries
Mouth
Supple and voluminous. Delicately coated tannins. Fresh and delicious 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 Marengo sauté, or braised pork loin. After a few years in the bottle, pairs well with roast duck with cabbage, game birds, or sweetbreads.
Bettane & Desseauve
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.
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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
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 richness 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 (2019 guide) 90/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
The aging and richness of new oak barrels currently dominate the nose. On the palate, however, an abundance of ripe, juicy cherries nicely supports the wood. The silky tannins express themselves gently and pleasantly. This wine is round, juicy, and extremely enjoyable.
Vinous
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92+/100
About 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. Twenty percent of the wine is aged in new barrels, but the balance is so well controlled that it is difficult to detect. In a year as hot as 2017, with late ripening, the Strangenberg location undoubtedly helped to preserve the acidity. Already incredible, this Pinot Noir has considerable bottle aging potential.