Domaine Rieflé-Landmann - Grand Cru Steinert Riesling 2016

Name: Domaine Rieflé-Landmann - Grand Cru Steinert Riesling 2016
Brand: Domaine Rieflé-Landmann
Rating: 3.6 (8 reviews)

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic

Alsace

White

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3.6/5 (8 customers)

94/100

Wine Enthusiast

"Wet stone, crushed herbs and lemon zest appear on the nose. The palate adds a simple touch of petrol and soy, a sort of salty flavor. The body remains taut and defined by the freshness of the lemon. The finish is dry and very tasty, again with an herbal flavor that makes it all the more gourmet. Drink now through 2030." (Wine Enthusiast 2018) A crisp, gourmet cuvée!

Features

Estate

Domaine Rieflé-Landmann

Cuvée

Grand Cru Steinert Riesling

Vintage

2016

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Riesling

Terroirs

Stony and limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Long fermentation with indigenous yeasts

Breeding

9 months on fine lees

Alcohol content

12.5%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Floral and lemony scents followed by caramel and honey

Mouth

Powerful, intense and juicy with aromas of nectarine and dried fruit.

Serve

Decant at 10-12°C

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with noble fish (sole, sea bass, Saint Pierre...) with a beurre blanc sauce, chicken with preserved lemon...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

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

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).

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

Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

Wet stone, crushed herbs and lemon zest appear on the nose. The palate adds a simple touch of petrol and soy, a sort of salty flavor. The body remains taut and defined by the freshness of the lemon. The finish is dry and very tasty, again with an herbal flavor that makes it all the more gourmet. Drink now through 2030.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

out of 8 reviews