Tasted double-blind. The 2018 Domaine Sebastien Riffault “Les Quarterons” is a very unusual Sancerre. On the nose, this has more in common with a grappa than any wine I’ve ever had. Black licorice, dusty basement and a green/vegetal thing that I typically associate with white lightning (hence the grappa call). High acid that gives the sensation of a tongue prick. Different to be sure. Probably not something to choose if you’re looking for a more prototypical Sancerre.
Tasted double-blind. The 2018 Domaine Sebastien Riffault “Les Quarterons” is a very unusual Sancerre. On the nose, this has more in common with a grappa than any wine I’ve ever had. Black licorice, dusty basement and a green/vegetal thing that I typically associate with white lightning (hence the grappa call). High acid that gives the sensation of a tongue prick. Different to be sure. Probably not something to choose if you’re looking for a more prototypical Sancerre.
Jan 4th, 2021
Flabby on day 1, mellowed by day 2 but not as expressive as previous bottles, maybe a touch over the hill
Flabby on day 1, mellowed by day 2 but not as expressive as previous bottles, maybe a touch over the hill
Oct 11th, 2023
開けたては典型的なSBの味わいだか、開栓して数日おくと青っぽさから華やかな香りに。味わいも厚みがあるハニーや白い花のニュアンスが加わる@The Winery 4,070 incl tax
開けたては典型的なSBの味わいだか、開栓して数日おくと青っぽさから華やかな香りに。味わいも厚みがあるハニーや白い花のニュアンスが加わる@The Winery 4,070 incl tax
Dec 29th, 2021
Really unique in a good way. A bit funky but not much. Big bodied, especially for Sancerre. From Barkada.
Really unique in a good way. A bit funky but not much. Big bodied, especially for Sancerre. From Barkada.
Jan 12th, 2021
Sancerre, Central Vineyards, Loire Valley, France
