Domaine Etienne et Sébastien Riffault

Auksinis Maceration Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

9.272 ratings
9.13 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
Kyle Groombridge

“I love the palate on it.. everything else is weird.” A buddy who isn’t used to natural wine said after trying this. Ha. The nose is super oxidative, almost like apple cider and mulling spices. Anise, brown sugar, persimmon. The palate is where it comes alive however - high acid, guava, passion fruit, and more mulling spices. Lovely finish. Not for the faint of heart as this is funky as all get out. But really cool natural producer.

“I love the palate on it.. everything else is weird.” A buddy who isn’t used to natural wine said after trying this. Ha. The nose is super oxidative, almost like apple cider and mulling spices. Anise, brown sugar, persimmon. The palate is where it comes alive however - high acid, guava, passion fruit, and more mulling spices. Lovely finish. Not for the faint of heart as this is funky as all get out. But really cool natural producer.

Jul 2nd, 2018
Esther Gauntlett

Sticky overdone guava and dirty florals, confident and silky, kind but not sweet. What a bloody pleasure

Sticky overdone guava and dirty florals, confident and silky, kind but not sweet. What a bloody pleasure

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2017
Jason Lee

honey amber almost meady yuzu mango flower bomb prickly pear jus so bright yet deep sharp and elegant. Imagine ice skating and being able to see fish swimming below you but in summer

honey amber almost meady yuzu mango flower bomb prickly pear jus so bright yet deep sharp and elegant. Imagine ice skating and being able to see fish swimming below you but in summer

1 person found it helpfulOct 29th, 2017
Fabio Franchella

Friday!

Friday!

Jun 10th, 2022
Mark Geylikman

Utterly unique. Blood orange and tangerine 🍊 resin. Pith. Fleshy texture. Great structure. Long finish.

Utterly unique. Blood orange and tangerine 🍊 resin. Pith. Fleshy texture. Great structure. Long finish.

Mar 26th, 2020
Fabian Kühlhorn

Very oxidative style of late harvested, macerated Sauvignon Blanc. Super fresh acidity, hazelnuts, bruised apples and dried apricot.

Very oxidative style of late harvested, macerated Sauvignon Blanc. Super fresh acidity, hazelnuts, bruised apples and dried apricot.

Nov 11th, 2019
Benjamin Verhulst

Super nutty and oxidative! Lovely and weird. Changes by the minute

Super nutty and oxidative! Lovely and weird. Changes by the minute

Aug 4th, 2019
Emily L

High acid salty apple

High acid salty apple

Apr 26th, 2019
Esther Gauntlett

Yup actually a 10

Yup actually a 10

Mar 4th, 2018
Carley Callis

Perfumed white apple, a mineral spark... not unlike a sheet mask from Nature Republic. The brandied tip from the maceration opens this Sancerre up, giving needed body. A mellow wine to ease steadily into a night of ghoulish temptation. Considerably juicy, but nothing too viscous that could scare me off. Perhaps, would pair neatly with bright carrots and parsnips.

Perfumed white apple, a mineral spark... not unlike a sheet mask from Nature Republic. The brandied tip from the maceration opens this Sancerre up, giving needed body. A mellow wine to ease steadily into a night of ghoulish temptation. Considerably juicy, but nothing too viscous that could scare me off. Perhaps, would pair neatly with bright carrots and parsnips.

Oct 29th, 2017