Domaine Jean Sipp - Viticulteur à Ribeauvillé

Le Grand Cru Kirchberg


	An exceptional soil Demarcated to the south by the town of Ribeauvillé and to the east by the Grand Cru Geisberg vineyards, this locality enjoys south and south-west exposure, which, combined with a very marked slope, gives it excellent amount of sunshine during the ripening period. Its substratum consists, downstream, of Triassic dolomitic marl and dolomites from the lower Muschelkalk period, and upstream, of sandy, gypsiferous variegated marls from the middle Muschelkalk period. Clayey soil, frequently pebbly characterises this vineyard situated at an altitude of 270 to 350 m. Preferred grape varieties Riesling gets the best out of the quality of sunshine in this locality covering a surface area of 2.5 ha. For as long as a connoisseur can remember Mentioned for the first time in 1328, according to the famous historian Médard Barth, the Kirchberg encompasses some of the best soil on the town's territory. The wines produced on this soil have long been known under Kirchberg appellation.. Typical qualities Great delicacy, a robust body: over time our Riesling Grand Cru Kirchberg develops remarkable aromas characteristic of the marly calcareous soil.


	RIESLING KIRCHBERG 2004 - In the "Guide Hachette" Settled in an ancient 15th century mansion, this property disposes 20 ha of vineyards, with multiple parcels of the best grounds of the community Kirchberg, which dominates Ribeauville. With exposure towards the south and south west, this Grand Cru gives Rieslings with high expression. The 2004 gives a pale yellow colour - with lightly green hints - Exuberant scents and complex hints of yellow flowers, completed with mango and passion fruit. The taste is tempting with flowers from the fields and very ripe fruit. The good texture around a pleasant acidity, with expression of minerals. The wine will develop further around two or three years.


	RIESLING KIRCHBERG 2004 : Gold medal at the Riesling World Championships 2007 An intense straw golden yellow colour. Explosive scent with hints of bergamot, lemon and a beautiful maturation. In the mouth there is an exceptional harmony between the structure and the acidity. The use of first class materials and the raising on the sediment, preserves the freshness in this wine. The lovely bitters and notes of over ripeness as well the hints of honey and figs are the keywords of this wine. It has a good potential and is a very beautiful Riesling of an extraordinary quality. Alcohol 13.5 Rest sugar 13g/l Tot. acidity 7.3g/l RIESLING KIRCHBERG 2005 : Gold medal at the Riesling World Championships 2007 The scent reveals directly hints of lovely citrus fruit. In the mouth it stands firm with a lemon perfumed acidity. It has a beautiful complexity and is sincerely pure. The wine is preferably served with all kinds of fish. Present this wine in a big glass and you will have immediate pleasure. Alcohol 13 Rest sugar 8g/l Tot. acidity 8g/l