Domaine Rieflé-Landmann - Grand Cru Steinert Pinot Gris 2016

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.

Decanter

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

About the wine:

Slender, but not too powerful. A juicy white.

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.

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

On the nose, a touch of vanilla aligns with notes of ripe pear. The palate features rich, round, ripe pear fruit and a hint of marzipan. But there's also plenty of lemony freshness, bringing together fruit, wood and all that juicy substance in a concentrated, dry, persistent wine. With the woody notes still fresh, a little more time in bottle will do it good.