Sancerre Les Denisottes Claude Riffault 2018
13%
0.75L
Intensity
This powerful and polished Sancerre is ideal with freshwater fish or the local goat cheeses.
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Sancerre Les Denisottes Claude Riffault 2018
The wine
This Sancerre originates from forty-year-old Sauvignon vines grown in deep white terres blanches soil. On tasting, it exhibits an attractive pale gold appearance which exudes notes of vanilla, lime, peach and pear. Well structured and powerful, it is preserved by an appealing mineral character which lends it great persistence and enables it to pair with iodine foods. The domain has achieved this by means of an alcoholic fermentation in demi-muid barrels and a 9-month élevage on fine lees.
About the Producer Claude Riffault
Located in Sury-en-Vaux, to the north of the Sancerre appellation, domain Claude Riffault spans 15.3 hectares, covering 10 lieux-dits. The vineyard is placed with a majority of Sauvignon Blanc (10.5 hectares), completed by 3 hectares of Pinot Noir. Stéphane Riffault obtained organic certification in 2016. Yields are limited by debudding and cordoning. Vinifications are traditional and élevage is precise. The domain has greatly improved these past years, and their cuvées are becoming more and more sought after.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Wax capsule, 1 Marginally marked labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Sancerre
Owner: Claude Riffault
Vintage: 2018
Colour: white
Service temperature: 11°
Size (in ha): 15.3 hectares
Intensity: crisp
Leading aroma: citrus
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine