Domaine Riffault
Claude Riffault
Monoparcelle 538 Sancerre 2020
”Wow” was the first thing I wrote down in my notes. Old vines from a tiny unnamed parcel of only 0.44 hectares. Sometimes I question why some single vineyard bottlings are being made. But the team at the Domaine has identified something unique here. The aromatics are mesmerizing and the purity and depth on the palate is nothing but world class. — 2 years ago
Claude Riffault
Monoparcelle 469 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2019
2019; Very hot today (96°) needed cold wine relief.
Nose has under-ripe green apple, lime zest, peach, crushed lemongrass, green melon, river stones and wet chalk.
Palate has under-ripe pineapple, key lime, yellow grapefruit, under-ripe white peach, crushed limestone and faint salinity with medium acidity.
I'm familiar with this producer, but the first time seeing this single lieu-dit (Les Sentiers) selection. Very nice effort here. Double decanted with 2H rest. 93-94 — 3 years ago
Claude Riffault
Les Chasseignes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2020
The 2020 Sancerre Les Chasseignes is a ripe and round expression with sweet pineapple fruit flavors. The limestone proportion of the clay-limestone vineyard brings tension and texture that lightly holds the mouth, providing a satisfying finish. It's a gently refreshing acidity, leaving a gently fresh rather than zesty conclusion. For drinking now to the medium term. (Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, August 2022)
— 3 years ago
Domaine Etienne et Sébastien Riffault
Le Rouet Les Quarterons Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Shiiiiit. So much gorgeous acid. The slightest hint of funk, but so so clean. Gooseberry, passion fruit, green apple. — 3 years ago
EL
Still a fave. — 9 months ago