Claude Riffault
Monoparcelle 469 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
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
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
It was rated a 94 (I think?) by someone and about $55, so I wanted to try it. I’ll stick to my standard that just about any Sancerre in the ~ $20 price range is just great.
It was rated a 94 (I think?) by someone and about $55, so I wanted to try it. I’ll stick to my standard that just about any Sancerre in the ~ $20 price range is just great.
Jun 6th, 2021