Riesling Grand Cru Kirchberg 2018

This Riesling is famous for its complex style. The wine smells of grass, herbs, flowers and petroleum. A full-bodied, powerful, classically dry Riesling wine with balanced acids and an everlasting aftertaste.

Appellation Alsace Grand Cru

Grape variety riesling

Style Aromatic

Format 750 ml

In Stock

€42.95

The winemaker

Winemaker	Country	Region
Domaine Jean Sipp	France	Elzas

About the winemaker Jean Jacques Sipp was the director of the family estate since 1973, after completing his studies at the University of Avize. Over the years, he has acquired a renowned style of vinification, the basic principles of which are respect for grape and nature. These basic principles are the foundation for excellent wines. Today, his son Jean Guillaume, after apprenticeships with Guigal, Mont-Redon, Zind-Humbrecht, Olivier Leflaive and various companies in New Zealand, Chile and South Africa, among others, is in charge of vinification. His style of vinification is entirely in keeping with the other young winemakers in Alsace. A modern style with refined acidity and wines, which fit perfectly with today's gastronomy.

Vineyard management Certified Organic

Details

Vineyard	The wine that sets Jean-Guillaume apart from the other winemakers in the region. A vineyard of 2.5 hectares south of the village of Ribeauvillé, which can be roughly divided into three parts. The soil here is rich in (muschel) lime and pebbles.
Vinification	Concrete cuves, temperature controlled. Afterwards, aging in large wooden casks.
Vintage	2018
Oak aging	No
Ageing potential	up to 8 years after harvest
Alcohol percentage	12.5%
Closure	Natural cork