Claude Riffault
Les Chailloux Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
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
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.

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
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





