no
105
Grossberg
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir; from the Alsace, with ‘forte personnalité’
France, Alsace, Grossberg, Pinot Noir, Louis Sipp, AOC, 2011
Introduction
Grossberg has been produced by Louis Sipp, based in Ribeauvillé village centre, as one of their 5 single vineyards wines, all near the village, which they have established after years of experiencing. A low yield and matured in oak barrels. The terroirs of each vineyard are specific and enables them to make special cuvée’s, each with their own personality; this one in combination with the pinot noir.
The Louis Sipp parcels of land are within the boundaries of Ribeauvillé. Alsace is mostly known for its whites and when it comes to reds pinot noir is their basis. The other 4 single varieties from Sipp are Hagel with Riesling, Steinacker with Riesling, Rotenberg with Gewürztraminer and Trottacker with Pinot Gris. All grown by organic farming, which is a driving part of the Sipp operations.
Introduction
Grossberg has been produced by Louis Sipp, based in Ribeauvillé village centre, as one of their 5 single vineyards wines, all near the village, which they have established after years of experiencing. A low yield and matured in oak barrels. The terroirs of each vineyard are specific and enables them to make special cuvée’s, each with their own personality; this one in combination with the pinot noir.
The Louis Sipp parcels of land are within the boundaries of Ribeauvillé. Alsace is mostly known for its whites and when it comes to reds pinot noir is their basis. The other 4 single varieties from Sipp are Hagel with Riesling, Steinacker with Riesling, Rotenberg with Gewürztraminer and Trottacker with Pinot Gris. All grown by organic farming, which is a driving part of the Sipp operations.
Year:
2011
Approx:
£ 25.00
Best Served:
12-15 °C
Vol:
13.0 %
Review Date:
27 . 04 . 2016
Origin:
France, Alsace
Wine specifics
Ready to drink and can keep for a while, with Sipp stating that they can be stored for 5 to 10 years. Berry fruity, medium body, pleasing, hints of oak. Serving white meats, poultry, rich fish dishes, game, cured meats, cheeses. Obtained in France. Cork.
Ready to drink and can keep for a while, with Sipp stating that they can be stored for 5 to 10 years. Berry fruity, medium body, pleasing, hints of oak. Serving white meats, poultry, rich fish dishes, game, cured meats, cheeses. Obtained in France. Cork.
Insights:
The label tries to express its heritage and also mentions ‘calcaires et grès’, meaning a combination of limestone and sandstone, both ideal for pinot noir. This circumstance is further enhanced by the position of the vineyard, south, south-west. The colour of the labelling is ochre, representing the colour of the earth, light brownish-yellow.
Review Date:
27 . 04 . 2016
