Riesling Grand Cru Kitterle - 2018 - Domaines Schlumberger
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2015 on 01.11.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
"Something creamy and generous appears on the almost-closed nose. A little air wakes up the lime-zest notes which become insistent on the palate and counter spicy notes that have something of maple syrup about them. The finish is dry and lip smacking. This has just begun its evolution. Drink now-2030. Anne Krebiehl MW"
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
95 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 95 of 100 points.
"The nose is a little shy, just hinting at citrus freshness. The very dry palate brings all the freshness to the fore--this is lithe and vividly lemony. Exquisite tartness tingles deliciously on the tongue and ripples its vivid rays of shimmering bright light across the senses--what a picture of 2014. If you like it emollient and rounded this is not for you. This is for lovers of bright uncompromising purity and freshness. This has real verve, bags of it, all backed up with serious lemon fruit. Gorgeously refreshing now but it will be even better with time. Drink 2017-2037."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
"A very subdued nose suggests some dried orange peel but the palate is full of life: there is bracing, bright and lemon-scented acidity on the dry palate and drenched stone. There is concentration and a texture of the finest, purest citrus oil. This is wonderfully mature and ready now but has the stuffing to last. Drink 2016-2020."
yr. 2008 Gilbert & Gaillard:
95 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2008 on 01.02.2014 with 95 of 100 points.
"Limpid, pale yellow. Expressive nose showing predominant mineral perfumes of gunflint and limestone. Clean, full attack with extremely precise mineral and fruit aromas coupled with impressive length. Textbook style."
yr. 2008 Wine Enthusiast:
94 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2008 on 01.01.2014 with 94 of 100 points.
"An astonishing wine, this showchases mature Riesling flavors with abundant fruit, a classic petrol character, and a strong, steely texture. It's structured with tight texture and intense acidity that lingers on the finish. Drink now."
yr. 1945 Tom Cannavan:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 1945 on 01.01.2014 with 93 of 100 points.
"(2014) "Wine of the Gods - at the end of the war we had no time to really work in the vineyards." This was long before the Grand Cru appellation Kitterle, but Schlumberger were naming it on the label in the 1910s. Golden colour, with toffee and light truffle and mushroom notes, the custard richness melding with some ripe yellow apple. The wine has sweetness in the mouth, a delicious gentle character, the acidity gentle and the balance still good, sugar and acidity in balance, and still there is good fruit, with apricot and apple, and that little touch of vanilla. Still really long in the mouth."
yr. 2005 Gilbert & Gaillard:
96 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2010 with 96 of 100 points.
"Light gold. Superb nose, both rich and distinctive unveiling fragrances of candied lemon, notes of fresh mushroom and a mineral touch. Full-bodied, powerful, good quality expression and length. A great vintage for this grand cru at its peak."
yr. 2005 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2005 on 01.01.2007 with 90 of 100 points.
"This grand cru Riesling screams of terroir. Strong aromas of petrol, pineapple and honey emanate from the glass while flavors of ripe red delicious apple, bergamot and ruby red grapefruit dance on your palate. Medium-full body and a long mineral finish add the finishing touches to this beauty."
yr. 1999 Wine Enthusiast:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2005 with 91 of 100 points.
"Renowned for its Riesling, the Kitterlé vineyard in Guebwiller benefits from southern exposure, meaning the fruit is generally able to ripen. This 1999 is impressive in its developing complexity, showing layers of petrol, fine acidity, minerality and elegance. Give it another three or four years. Imported by Maisons Marques & Domaines USA."
yr. 1997 Wine Enthusiast:
83 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 1997 on 01.01.2003 with 83 of 100 points.
"Sweet, soft and missing some chords along the way. The palate has corn-like, soft flavors, while the finish is mealy and tastes like bananas. Bland and flat, as if its good days are behind it."
yr. 1997 Tom Cannavan:
88 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 1997 on 01.01.2001 with 88 of 100 points.
"(2001) This has a much more expressive nose, with just hints of leafy, waxy blossoms and lots of crisp apple fruit. The nose hints at that salty minerality once again and the palate is concentrated with a core of lemony fruit. Balanced and long, this is very good."
yr. 2014 VertdeVin:
94 of 100 Points.
"VertdeVin" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2014 with 94 of 100 points.
"The nose is fruity, fresh, mineral, racy and offers a fine concentration. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of ripe citrus, racy minerality, zest and small nores of crunchy peach combined with subtle hnts of mirabelle / pineapple as well as a hint of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, beautifully defined / built, elegant and offers a fine mineral frame as well as a beautiful juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe tangerine, ripe / juicy peach and small notes of lemon associated with a touch of roasted pineapple, juicy grapes as well as small hints of mirabelle plum, sweet spices / beewax, fine touches of racy minerality and fine hints of ripe tangerine zest. Good length and beautiful persistence."
yr. 2010 VertdeVin:
93 of 100 Points.
"VertdeVin" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2010 with 93 of 100 points.
"The nose is fruity and quite intense and elegant. It reveals notes of peach associated with fine notes of citrus (tangerine, lemon, a touch of pink grapefruit), flowers as well as slight spicy notes. The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant, ample, quite gourmand, relatively fat and offers a good volume as well as a small acid frame and a certain suavity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of peach and sweet citrus associated with slight notes of sweet fruit, a slight note of flowers / linden and a few slight / discreet notes of toasted oak. Good length."
yr. 2010 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
92 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2010 with 92 of 100 points.
"Really bright appearance there with a light golden colour indicating a certain evolution. The nose confirms that as well. It has a few years to it. I like the nose it showing some complexity already. Obliviously it is a great Riesling with some mineral hints. I think some of that elusion is evident in the shape of smoke, yeah fine smokiness and then layers of stone fruit, like peach, yellow plum, apricot. But still with a clear mineral presence for sure. Good grip on the palate. Despite the nose being quite opulent and showing sides of tropical hints. Palate is bone-dry with an excellent freshness. Really high concentration and density. Certainly a big wine here, if we talk about structure. Long lasting and persistent. I like very much because you get those lush yellow fruits on the mid-palate. The finish which is really persistent is really more about freshness and minerality. Yeah finally, a beautiful wine with a good deal of complexity. I think the combination of lushness and that firm salivating acidity is a great virtue of what Riesling can do. The only thing I miss right now is a small sauté of sweet breads, with morels and cream or something like that."
yr. 2008 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
87 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2008 with 87 of 100 points.
"Clean and restrained nose, young fruit, citrus, green fruit; medium bodied wine with good freshness, bone dry, classically built; medium to long finish."
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2017 on 01.10.2021 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
93 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2018 on 01.08.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 La Revue du Vin de France:
15 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2021 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2015 La Revue du Vin de France:
15 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2020 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2015 Meiningers Best of Riesling:
90 of 100 Points.
"Meiningers Best of Riesling" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2019 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 La Revue du Vin de France:
16 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2018 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2014 Meiningers Best of Riesling:
88 of 100 Points.
"Meiningers Best of Riesling" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2014 on 01.01.2017 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 La Revue du Vin de France:
17 of 20 Points.
"La Revue du Vin de France" has rated the wine "Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Kitterle" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2017 with 17 of 20 points.
