COLOR: White
TYPE: Medium-Sweet (45.6 g/l)
VINTAGE: 2009
GRAPE VARIETY: Pinot Gris (100%)
FARMING: Sustainable (Lutte Raisonnée)
AGING: 9 months on fine lees
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 14%
VOLUME: 75 cl
CELLARING: 20 years
VINE AGE: N/A.
LOCATION: Clos Ribeaupierre, acquired in 1965 by the Sipp family. This 1.5-hectare terroir originally belonged to the manorial lands of the Ribeaupierre family. Nestled under the protection of the Saint-Ulrich Castle, built on the rocky peak overlooking it, Clos Ribeaupierre features dizzying slopes sometimes exceeding 40%.
EXPOSURE: N/A.
TERROIR: Weathered Hercynian granitic soil. This acidic magmatic rock is rich in quartz, feldspars, and micas (particularly biotite). This unique terroir brings an elegant verticality to the wine.
HARVEST: Manual, when the grapes reach overripeness (late harvest style).
YIELD: N/A.
SORTING: At the winery.
WINEMAKING: Slow fermentations due to the high sugar concentration of the clusters.
AGING: 9 months on the lees, partially in oak barrels and large traditional tuns (foudres).
BOTTLING: After light filtration.
CLOSURE: Natural cork.
"Great complexity on the nose, showing apricot blossoms, exotic fruits, and a touch of anise. Tender and gentle on the palate, the wine delivers aromas of honey and candied orange. A beautifully long finish... pure pleasure."
| Country | Alsace |
| Color | White |
| Orange wines | No |
| Clay amphorae wines | No |
| Type | Sweet |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Capacity | 75 cl |
| Single Grape Variety | Pinot gris |
| Alcohol rate | 14 % |
| Quality Designation | Alsace |
| Cellar Potential | 20 ans. |
| Culture Methods | Sustainable cultivation method |
| Filtering | Yes |
| Stopper | Natural cork |
| Cap | CRD Capsule |
| Dominant Aroma Profile | Fruity |
| Body and Structure | Sweet |
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