Claude Riffault

Les Chailloux Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

8.926 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Grapefruit and tangerine, some wood shavings. A wild amount of acid and a pleasant, counterbalancing sweetness.

Grapefruit and tangerine, some wood shavings. A wild amount of acid and a pleasant, counterbalancing sweetness.

Sep 6th, 2021
Will Stanley

Zesty and herbaceous, the 2017 Sancerre Les Chailloux by Claude Riffault sports a nose of lemon peel, garden mint, limestone, flint, and a touch of tomato leaf. The palate is juicy and vibrant, characterised by Granny Smith apple, high acidity, and a depth of flavour that suggests some (very gentle, and successfull) use of oak.

I’m not a great lover of Loire whites, but this is a very good quality Sancerre that should continue to improve with age. The minimalist label and wax seal makes for an attractive bottle.

Zesty and herbaceous, the 2017 Sancerre Les Chailloux by Claude Riffault sports a nose of lemon peel, garden mint, limestone, flint, and a touch of tomato leaf. The palate is juicy and vibrant, characterised by Granny Smith apple, high acidity, and a depth of flavour that suggests some (very gentle, and successfull) use of oak.

I’m not a great lover of Loire whites, but this is a very good quality Sancerre that should continue to improve with age. The minimalist label and wax seal makes for an attractive bottle.

Mar 26th, 2021
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Lots of waxy notes, weird

Lots of waxy notes, weird

May 31st, 2020
Ross Chernin

Fresh vanilla bean, tart, curd, intense acidity and minerality. Good with Caesar salad with fresh anchovies, lemon

Fresh vanilla bean, tart, curd, intense acidity and minerality. Good with Caesar salad with fresh anchovies, lemon

Oct 21st, 2014
Cesar Basurto

Educator & European Wine Specialist Southern Wine & Spritis

7.4

Stone Crabs

Stone Crabs

Dec 28th, 2013
Fredybeans

Jaune clair
Nez exotique et calcaire epices
Bouche fraîche mais milieu de bouche gourmand et exotique finale vive et épicée

Jaune clair
Nez exotique et calcaire epices
Bouche fraîche mais milieu de bouche gourmand et exotique finale vive et épicée

Jul 5th, 2019
Carsten Rudolph

Ascorbin acid

Ascorbin acid

Oct 31st, 2017
Scott Reiner

13. A bit sour?

13. A bit sour?

Mar 10th, 2014
Helen O

2013
B/b+ very nice. Tried it warm but should be great chilled. Nice fruit and acidity. In the sweet side.

2013
B/b+ very nice. Tried it warm but should be great chilled. Nice fruit and acidity. In the sweet side.

Mar 27th, 2015
Matt Berkovitch

Sommelier Babbo

9.0

Matt had this 8 years ago

Matt had this 8 years ago

May 26th, 2017